Bison beheading: Reward rises in Cooke County poaching case
Source: Cook County Sheriff's Office
COOK COUNTY - The reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the unlawful killing and beheading of a bison in Cooke County has been raised.
What we know:
The Cooke County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the individual(s) responsible for the crime, which occurred on private property near County Road 301 and FM 3108, south of Lindsay. Lindsay is approximately 40 miles north of Denton.
A bison was illegally shot and killed. The suspect(s) then removed the animal's head, leaving the carcass behind.
The Texas Bison Association and Liberty Highlands Cattle Company have announced they are offering a combined reward for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for poaching the bison. The combined reward currently stands at $4,250.
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The individual or individuals responsible removed the animal's head and left the rest of the carcass behind near County Road 301.
What they're saying:
Cooke County Sheriff Roy Sappington said multiple people could have been involved.
"The weight of the head could have been 150-200 pounds. It's going to be difficult for one person to do. It could be done but we feel like there's more than one person involved," he said.
Source: Cook County Sheriff's Office
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 940-665-3471.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may email their information to tips@co.cooke.tx.us.
The $4,250 reward is being offered for information leading directly to the arrest of those involved.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Cooke County Sheriff's Office and a post made by the Liberty Highlands Cattle Association and the Texas Bison Association.