AND LAW THEFT CONVICTIONS
Career Criminal Receives 20 Years in Prison
I Larry Hand TSCRA Special Ranger
N JUNE, A LOUISIANA MAN CHARGED WITH TAMPERING WITH A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT in Upshur County pled guilty and has been sentenced to serve 20 years in
the Texas Department of Corrections. On Nov. 20, 2013, Edwin A. Williams, 55, was arrested for selling a horse
with a fraudulent Coggins test to a rancher in Upshur County. TSCRA Special Ranger Larry Hand investigated the case. According to the victim, Williams claimed he had grabbed the copy by mis-
take and stated he would mail the original. Within 3 days the victim became dissatisfi ed with the horse’s disposition and attempted to contact Williams. Williams would not reply. This prompted the victim to obtain the original Coggins test from a Louisiana animal hospital. The victim found the copy did not match the original in 15 descriptors, including gender and original owner. Williams failed to appear in court, but was later arrested by Louisiana state
police after the judge issued a no bond-bench warrant. Hand says Williams has a history of felony theft, forgery, fraud and receiv-
ing stolen property. He has also been charged with crimes in Indiana, Ohio and Louisiana. “With this sentence we helped remove from society a man who has scammed
countless victims in Texas and other states,” says Billy Byrd, Upshur County district attorney. “Our offi ce fully supports our cattlemen and ranchers and appreciates the hard work of Special Ranger Larry Hand.” TSCRA would like to thank Upshur County District Attorney Billy Byrd
and Assistant District Attorney Camille Henson, Louisiana Brand Commis- sion Investigator Carnie Burcham, Louisiana State Police-Gaming Division, and the Caddo, Bossier and Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies.
Erath County Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Cattle Crimes
R Wayne Goodman TSCRA Special Ranger
ICHARD THERON TALLEY, 47, SANTON, WAS SENTENCED TO 8 YEARS IN PRISON BY AN Erath County judge after he was convicted of 1 count of misapplication
of fi duciary property. According to TSCRA Special Ranger Wayne Goodman, Talley was charged
in December 2013 after he mortgaged cattle belonging to his employer. The bank eventually repossessed the cattle and sold them. TSCRA would like to thank the Erath County district attorney’s offi ce for their work securing a strong sentence.
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