2 Arrested for Stealing Cattle in Lincoln County

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HOLDENVILLE, Oklahoma -- Special Agents from the Investigative Services Unit of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry arrested two suspects Monday for multiple cattle thefts in Lincoln County.

The couple attempted to sell the stolen cattle at a livestock market in Holdenville Friday, October 1. The cows were branded, which helped identify them.

Angella Wallace and Charles Wallace were arrested for receiving and concealing stolen property by ODAFF agents and deputies from the Hughes County Sheriff's Office.

This is the third arrest of suspects in a short time who authorities believe to be involved in multiple cattle thefts. Other recent arrests have involved suspects in Woodward, Jefferson and Love Counties.

"The evidence found so far in this investigation indicates these subjects have been stealing cattle for some time," said Col. Mike Grimes, Chief Agent of the state agriculture department's Investigative Services Unit.

The recovered stolen cattle were valued at $14,000.

Anyone with information regarding theft of livestock, agricultural equipment, trailers or other items are encouraged to contact their county sheriff department and the ODAFF Investigative Services Unit at (405) 522-6102.