Dozens of farm animals seized
Cantonment, FL (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Sep 30, 2011
County: Escambia

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Jiles Moorer

Authorities seized dozens of farm animals from the Cottage Hill community Friday.

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office livestock officer removed about 20 goats, three horses and a miniature pony from a lot located in the 900 block of Williams Ditch Road, near Chavers Road. Escambia County Animal Control removed numerous animals - including ducks, chickens and a potbellied pig - from the property.

"We had been working on this case for quite a while," said Diane Lowery, president of Panhandle Equine Rescue.

An Escambia County spokesperson said the property owner, Jiles Moorer, could be facing animal cruelty and abandonment charges because of the health of the animals. The case remains under review by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office and the State Attorney's Office.

References

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