09-09-2022
Police make arrest in case
SaveLa Grande doctor arrested in connection to Aug. 15Glass Hill cattle killingA La Grande doctor was charged with seven counts of aggravated animal abuse and first-degree criminal mischief in connection with cattle shootings earlier this month.Joel D. Rice, 57, was arrested Thursday night following a two-week investigation by the Union County Sheriff's Office into the shooting of seven cows on Glass Hill Road on Aug. 15.Six cows died as a result, according to police.Police say the dead cattle were discovered on Rice's property.