Wednesday, July 11 2012 5:40 PM EDT2012-07-11 21:40:01 GMT
The accused cattle rustler who went missing nearly 4 months ago in the Heartland says he's glad to be back in the United States, according to a Federal Marshal in Houston, Texas where he's being held. Deputy
The accused cattle rustler who went missing nearly four months ago in the Heartland says he's glad to be back in the United States, according to a Federal Marshal in Houston, Texas where he's being held.
Tuesday, July 10 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-07-10 22:14:58 GMT
As authorities continue the nationwide search for accused cattle rustler Ron Shepard, alleged victims in five states join forces to go after him in federal court. Dallas attorney John Key tells me he's
As authorities continue the nationwide search for accused cattle rustler Ron Shepard, alleged victims in five states join forces to go after him in federal court.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:28:33 GMT
Special Rangers trained in both law enforcement and the cattle industry join the growing list of authorities searching for missing Florida cattle buyer Ron Shepard. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Texas authorities trained in the cattle industry join the search for missing Florida cattle buyer Ron Shepard and offer a reward for information leading to his arrest. The announcement comes on the heels of a three-count indictment handed down Monday accusing Shepard of buying cattle from an East Texas sale barn and then not paying for them.
Monday, May 21 2012 5:41 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:41:08 GMT
The Florida cattle buyer who went missing in Johnson County faces new charges in Texas, as authorities in Bollinger County investigate claims he stole cattle from the Patton Junction Livestock Auction.
The Florida cattle buyer who went missing in Johnson County faces new charges in Texas, as authorities in Bollinger County investigate claims he stole cattle from the Patton Junction Livestock Auction.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 11:50 AM EDT2012-05-08 15:50:52 GMT
The effort to find missing cattle buyer Ron Shepard continues, as his partner finds his way into a Johnson County courtroom Monday afternoon. Jeremy Pierce faced a judge in Vienna on a governor's warrant
Alleged cattle thief Jeremy Pierce appears in a Johnson County courtroom as his partner, Ron Shepard, remains missing. Both men face charges in Arkansas and Florida for stealing more than a million dollars worth of cattle.
Thursday, May 3 2012 7:55 PM EDT2012-05-03 23:55:42 GMT
Authorities in Bollinger County prepare to add new charges to the long list facing missing Florida cattle buyer Ron Shepard. Sheriff Leo McElrath says his department is working on a case involving the
As Bollinger County authorities prepare charges against missing cattle buyer Ron Shepard, his jailed partner says he'll cooperate with authorities. Jeremy Pierce's attorney says his client's biggest mistake was trusting an old friend.
Saturday, April 28 2012 11:26 AM EDT2012-04-28 15:26:13 GMT
Authorities believe cattle buyer Ron Shepard's disappearance in Williamson County is no accident. Meanwhile, his business partner sits in that county's jail, as a whole herd of criminal charges piles up against both men.
Authorities believe cattle buyer Ron Shepard's disappearance in Williamson County is no accident. Meanwhile, his business partner sits in that county's jail, as a whole herd of criminal charges piles up against both men.
Thursday, April 26 2012 11:27 PM EDT2012-04-27 03:27:11 GMT
A 36-year-old cattle buyer disappears in Williamson County. As authorities investigate, they learn about several warrants out for the man's arrest in connection with stolen cattle.
A 36-year-old cattle buyer disappears in Williamson County. As authorities investigate, they learn about several warrants out for the man's arrest in connection with stolen cattle.
Stone Temple Pilots have accused the band's former frontman Scott Weiland of hijacking its name and songs to promote his solo career.
The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs.
BENTON, IL (KFVS) -
Accused cattle rustler Ron Shepard spent at least the last two months down in Mexico as federal, state, and local authorities worked to track him down.
That's according to Don Slazinik, the U.S. Marshal for Illinois' southern district.
Slazinik came down to Benton Thursday to talk about Shepard's Tuesday arrest.
A Deputy Marshal in Texas says they nabbed him in Mazatlan.
"This is the perfect case," Slazinik said. "If we can bring anybody to justice, this is the kind of scum bag we want to."
Slazinik says Marshals have no boundaries to cross or jurisdictions to worry about, and that flexibility helped lead to Shepard.
We contacted our people, established some information that led us down to Mexico," Slazinik explained. "And we have an international contingency down there. So, we've got sources we can go to that can help us return, interpret, and move information down there as well as up here."
Shepard went missing March 27, 2012 and was last seen at the United Producers Auction Barn in Goreville.
I asked Slazinik if he knew who might have been helping the cattle buyer stay on the run.
"No but I will say this. I do know that there's more involved here. We're not the investigating agency so I don't know who's going to be charged with that. I'm assuming some other federal agency is going to get involved at that point. But, I do know there are more people being looked at. So, they'll take that wherever it carries them," Slazinik said.
He says an arrest like Shepard's shatters the myth that crossing the border means escaping prosecution in our country.
Shepard waived his right to a hearing in Texas and will be transported back to Benton, Illinois to face a federal judge on charges of violating his probation.
Shepard was convicted in 2004 and spent time in federal prison on wire fraud charges connected to cattle deals in Florida.
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....
It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a house he was...
It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house he was renovating in a small...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:58:57 GMT
A Jackson County family was stunned after learning their dog was shot and killed by police.Authorities aren’t talking, but the family is.“I was just thinking how could somebody do that to me and just leave him in my yard for me to come home and find,” Tilley said.Brittney Tilley and her dad never expected they would bury their two-year-old dog Boots so soon.The beagle and lab mix was found shot in the head on Sunday. Days later, they still don’t know what drove someone to kill the dog.“A deci...
A Jackson County family was stunned after learning their dog was shot and killed by police.Authorities aren’t talking, but the family is.“I was just thinking how could somebody do that to me and just leave him in my yard for me to come home and find,” Tilley said.Brittney Tilley and her dad never expected they would bury their two-year-old dog Boots so soon.The beagle and lab mix was found shot in the head on Sunday. Days later, they still don’t know what drove someone to kill the dog.“A deci...
Friday, May 24 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:44:25 GMT
TAMPA, FL (WTSP/CNN) – Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction. Police found 66-year-old James Hopkins living on the property that belonged to someone else. They
Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.
Stone Temple Pilots have accused the band's former frontman Scott Weiland of hijacking its name and songs to promote his solo career.
The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs.
Ron Shepard (prior mugshot)
All content ©Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KFVS, a Raycom Media Station. 
