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Livestock owner tells committee animal control seized dozens of animals; DA handling case, officials say
Summary
Brian Anthony Romer told the committee animal control seized about 71 head of animals from his property and that he feels he was wrongfully treated; parish officials said the district attorney's office is handling charges and that the $17,000 figure cited by the speaker refers to a bond for animal care, not a fine.
Brian Anthony Romer of Rideau Settlement addressed the committee to contest animal control actions that resulted in seizure of livestock from his property. Romer said animal control picked up animals in two sessions, including 17 horses during the first visit, and that he believed some animals taken had not been loose. He said he was told there was a $17,000 amount he could pay but that he still could not retrieve the animals until court action.
Romer said he felt he had been "wrongfully treated" and asked why he could not reclaim the animals after offering to pay. Officials urged him to consult the district attorney's office. An official responding in the meeting record said the matter is with the District Attorney and that the $17,000 figure Romer mentioned is a bond to cover feeding and care of the animals rather than a fine.
Why it matters: The exchange highlights a dispute between a resident and animal control enforcement that has moved to the DA's office, illustrating how enforcement, bonds and restitution can become a legal process rather than an immediate administrative remedy.
What’s next: Officials asked Romer to meet with the district attorney's office to seek a resolution and to discuss standards for repairing fences and preventing animals from escaping.
