Tag: Cattle Theft
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Pasco Man Accused of Stealing Cattle Truck and Demanding Cash for Return
A Washington state man is facing felony charges after authorities say he commandeered a cattle truck, drove away with a load of livestock, and then allegedly demanded money to return it. According to court records filed in Franklin County, the incident happened May 27 near Eltopia. Investigators say 46-year-old Clemente Esquivel of Pasco crossed the…
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Colorado Ranchers Help Pass Anti Rustling Law
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado ranchers who have experienced livestock theft firsthand are celebrating a new law designed to speed up investigations and improve communication when cattle disappear. Gov. Jared Polis recently signed legislation requiring faster coordination between the state’s Division of Brand Inspection and law enforcement agencies when livestock theft is reported. The measure…