Bulls Shot In Testicles In Duchesne County; Possible Reward For Information

More livestock shootings have been reported in the Uintah Basin and this time the shootings were done in a uniquely cruel way. Late last week, a rancher posted on the ‘Uintah Basin Cattle’ group page on Facebook that two breeding bulls had been shot in Talmage in the last couple days. The post specified that the bulls had been shot in the testicles and sheaths. It also stated that there is a reward for information that leads to a conviction. Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker confirmed the incident and stated that the investigation is ongoing. When asked if there has been other violence against livestock recently, he said he has not heard of any other cases. All are asked to remain alert and report anything unusual or suspicious you may have seen or heard about. If you have information, please contact Central Dispatch at 435-738-2424 or the Livestock Investigator at 435-419-0021. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Sheriff’s Office tip line at 435-738-0196. A $20,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person involved in the theft, mutilation, or malicious killing of livestock.