Texhoma livestock catches cattle thief

A Stratford man turned himself in to authorities Tuesday after he was charged with third degree felony livestock theft. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Ben Eggleston along with Oklahoma Deptartment of Agriculture Agent Donnie Crain worked the investigation.

Aaron Smith, 40, allegedly stole 22 head of cattle on 3 different occasions dating back to October 2011 from a rancher in the Texas Panhandle.