For immediate release

Oct. 19, 2016

For more information, contact:
Julie Ellingson, NDSA executive vice president: (701) 223-2522
jellingson@ndstockmen.org
Stan Misek, NDSA chief brand inspector: (701) 223-2522 smisek@ndstockmen.org
Frank Landeis, Sioux County sheriff: (701) 854-3481

Another horse shot in Sioux County, N.D.

Numbers continue to mount in the tally of animals killed or wounded in
Sioux County. The North Dakota Stockmens Association (NDSA) and
the Sioux County Sheriffs Department were on the scene yet again
today following a report of a horse shot and mutilated there. The horse,
valued at approximately $3,000, is a registered blue roan mare of the
noted Hancock breeding. It was killed in the same pasture where,
earlier this week, two cows were shot and injured and, over the past
couple of weeks, five other animals were killed and 30 others went
missing.
The crimes against livestock in this area over the last few weeks have
been appalling, said NDSA Chief Brand Inspector Stan Misek. We are
working hard to identify those who are responsible and would
appreciate any information that the public may have to help us solve
these cases and bring forth justice for the victims.
The Stockmens Association has a standing reward of up to $14,000 for
information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who steal,
butcher or shoot cattle, horses or mules. Anyone with information
should call Misek at (701) 223-2522 or (701) 720- 2430, NDSA West
River Fieldman Steve Bay at (701) 955-3422 or Sioux County Sheriff
Frank Landeis at (701) 854-3481.
Misek reminds livestock producers to be on the watch for any unusual
activity and/or strange vehicles in their area and to notify the
authorities about anything that seems suspicious immediately.
Misek also refuted rumors circulating via social media that the missing
livestock reported earlier this week had been found. Unfortunately,
they are all still missing, he said.
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