Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association special rangers led an investigation that resulted in felony indictments against Jessie Coleman of Lovelady, Andrea Houston of Houston and Cole Hoot Jr. of Dodge for theft of livestock valued at less than $150,000.
On April 12, 2025, Special Ranger Darrel Bobbitt received a report of missing cattle from a property south of Crockett in Houston County. The following day, information suggested the cattle had been stolen, prompting a formal investigation. Three suspects were identified, and a confession led to the recovery of all cattle.
A grand jury returned indictments, and all three suspects later surrendered, were booked and released on bond while awaiting trial.
