Shelby County man charged in livestock theft from elderly employer

SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A Shelby County man is pending trial after being charged with livestock theft and exploiting an elderly man.

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<em>Danny Matthew Wright courtesy of TSCRA.</em>
Danny Matthew Wright courtesy of TSCRA.

According to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), Danny Matthew Wright was arrested after he reportedly stole cattle from his employer, an elderly Shelby County resident.

“With assistance from Shelby County Constables, Josh Tipton and Taylor Fanguy, the team discovered the identification of a stolen cow through a brand registered to the victim,” TSCRA said.

Wright was indicted by a grand jury on the charges, and was arrested on Jan. 5 before he was released a few days later. Wright is currently pending trail.

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