A man in Colorado has been accused of killing his neighbor’s cattle and faces multiple charges.
According to a local report by 9News, Michael Hester allegedly drove around in a UTV, shooting cattle that belonged to his neighbor, Jordan Yarber, after they wandered onto his property.
Livestock in Colorado can graze without containment under the state’s open range law. Neighbors must build a fence if they want to limit access to livestock.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office arrested Hester and discovered seven dead cows, four of which were bred, and one cow that had to be euthanized due to her injuries.
The sheriff’s office estimated a loss of $30,000.
“I’ve never thought in my right mind to go kill somebody’s livestock animals just because they’re a nuisance,” Yarber said, according to 9News.
Hester faces multiple charges, including nine counts of aggravated animal cruelty.
