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RANCH GATHERINGS
from The Cattleman - July 2023
by tscra
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OKLAHOMA MAN ARRESTED FOR WRITING $187,650 BOGUS CHECK FOR CATTLE
TSCRA Special Rangers urge other victims to come forward.
Truth Allen Stephens, of Guymon, Oklahoma, was arrested May 4 on felony charges for writing a fraudulent check. The arrest is the result of an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Bart Perrier and the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office.
In March, Stephens allegedly wrote a check from a closed account for $187,650 to buy cattle from an Okmulgee County rancher. Stephens took possession of the fraudulently purchased cattle, totaling 139 cows and 46 newborn calves. He allegedly transported them to western Oklahoma to sell them.
Soon after, the rancher discovered the check was not valid and attempted to contact Stephens. Stephens avoided the victim, refusing to provide a valid form of payment for the cattle.
According to Perrier, Stephens purchased additional large sets of cattle, along with horses, tack and a Peterbilt semi-truck using the same sequence of checks from the closed checking account.
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers are continuing to investigate and request any other potential victims in the Oklahoma area who believe they may have been victimized by Stephens contact Perrier at 918-440-8360.
Perrier advises individuals who agree to sell cattle or personal property through private sales to refrain from accepting personal checks without prior verification. Opting for a cashier’s check or securing funds through wire drafts between financial institutions is a more secure practice.
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association special rangers would like to recognize and thank Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice and Texas County Sheriff Matt Boley along with their offices for the joint effort in this investigation. T C
