В Алабаме задержали подозреваемого в краже скота в графстве Батлер

Man arrested in Butler County cattle theft BUTLER COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Butler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in a cattle theft that happened in the Mount Zion community. Michael Tyrese Loveless was charged with four counts of theft of property in the second degree. The theft happened on Aug. 27, 2026, and investigators obtained an arrest warrant on Tuesday in connection with the investigation. Loveless was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with four counts of second-degree theft of property. Each charge is classified as a Class C felony. In Alabama, a Class C felony conviction carries a prison sentence of 1 to 10 years and a potential fine of up to $15,000 per count. Sheriff Scruggs issued a stern warning following the arrest, emphasizing his office’s commitment to protecting the agricultural community. “I want to make it clear that I will not tolerate individuals stealing from the hardworking citizens of Butler County. When someone steals livestock or other property, they are taking something our citizens have worked hard for. We will continue to thoroughly investigate these crimes and pursue criminal charges against those who seek to deprive our citizens of their property,” stated Sheriff David Scruggs. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store! Copyright 2026 WSFA. All rights reserved.