OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) — A Texas woman is in custody after state livestock brand inspectors arrested her in connection with a horse theft investigation out of St. Landry Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Meagan Breanna Byrd, 35, of Beaumont, turned herself in and was booked on two counts of livestock theft.
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What Happened at the St. Landry Parish Livestock Market
State inspectors say a St. Landry Parish livestock market contacted them in August after six horses were sold during two separate transactions, but were never paid for. The horses were valued at more than $7,000.
Investigators obtained arrest warrants for three people in the case. Byrd is the first to be booked. The remaining suspects have not been publicly identified, and additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues…