Attorneys/Judges
| Prosecutor(s): | Chris Wynes | | Defense(s): | Lesley Lynn | | Judge(s): | Byron Luber |
Injured horses, dog seized from neglect
Stubtown, MO (US)Incident Date: Friday, Mar 5, 2010
County: Pemiscot
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Wilbur Frost
A Kansas man was convicted of animal neglect in Pemiscot County Circuit Court on Monday [March 29, 2010] and surrendered custody of two draft horses and one dog to the Caruthersville Humane Society in front of Judge Byron Luber. Wilbur "Webe" Frost was charged with two counts of animal abuse earlier this month when Pemiscot County Sheriff's Deputies notified the Caruthersville Humane Society about the condition of two horses that camped all night at the Stubtown overpass. The horses were wandering out on the highway and Deputies were concerned about their condition.
Caruthersville Humane Society representatives and Deputy Gary Hilburn went to check on their well being. The horses were malnourished and had not received water for over 18 hours. Both horses sported open wounds and cracked hooves. One horse was limping and Frost told the deputy that the horse had thrown a shoe "several days prior." A puppy that had facial injuries was also discovered. Frost stated that he puppy had fallen from the wagon and was injured.
Frost temporarily surrendered custody of the horses to the Caruthersville Humane Society for care and evaluation by a veterinarian. After the horses were evaluated, Pemiscot County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wynes charged Frost with two counts of animal abuse. When the warrant was served, Frost implied that he had a bomb in his room at the Economy Inn.
Frost was represented by Public Defender Lesley Lynn. He was scheduled for a bench trial Monday but just prior the trial, he entered his plea of guilty to one count of animal neglect. Part of his plea agreement included surrendering custody of all three animals to the Caruthersville Humane Society.
This is a good day for those animals," Humane Society Manager Erma Page said, "They have needed a lot of care and we are happy that they will continue to be rehabilitated and get the care that they need."
We are also very happy with the work of the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department and Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wynes on this case," Page said, "We are glad that Judge Luber and everyone involved looked out for the animals. We are lucky to have that cooperation." Page also thanked many residents who donated feed and hay for the horses' care. References« MO State Animal Cruelty Map
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