We have not heard the full of this here in North Dakota either. At no point has anyone heard that the sheriff had a warrant to enter the property nor have we learned that the cattle were actually recovered from the ranch. I, too, will resort to arms to prevent government agents entering my property without permission or a warrant. Just because some neighbor who may not keep up his fences claims I have his stray cattle is not grounds for a warrant. If I do have his cattle as a result of them wandering through down fences that are responsability of the neighbor, he is liable for damages.
If you look up local coverage, yes there was a warrant and yes the cows were recovered from the Brossart farm and they’ve been charged with theft and defying an estray order.
Interestingly, the name of the owner of the cattle seems to be kept out of the media. I do wonder if Brossart refused to return the cattle when asked by the owner and then the sheriff became involved.
Seems as if this family is not a good neighbor.
Non-rhetorical question from city boy: what damage can a cow do this time of year? Aren’t all the crops harvested? Cow poop is good for the land.