Following a one day trial, on June 1, 2022, Monique Cook, formerly of Loyalton, was found guilty of violating California Food and Agriculture Code section 31402, allowing her two dogs to run at large and attack 3 ewes and a ram. The dogs also killed a lamb (“Sweet Pea”) and a chicken at the Loyalton High School Ag Barn on March 20, 2021. The charge is a misdemeanor.
Ms. Cook was also found guilty of violating two Loyalton Municipal Code sections regarding allowing dogs to run at large and allowing dogs to trespass on farm land.
Four Loyalton High School FFA students testified at the trial about the attack and the injuries to the animals. Their advisor, as well as their veterinarian testified regarding the injuries and monetary losses due to the attack.
The District Attorney thanks the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office for their excellent investigation of this matter, as well as their follow up and concern for the students and the community.
Ms.Cook is set to be sentenced on July 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Ms. Cook was also found guilty of violating two Loyalton Municipal Code sections regarding allowing dogs to run at large and allowing dogs to trespass on farm land.
Four Loyalton High School FFA students testified at the trial about the attack and the injuries to the animals. Their advisor, as well as their veterinarian testified regarding the injuries and monetary losses due to the attack.
The District Attorney thanks the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office for their excellent investigation of this matter, as well as their follow up and concern for the students and the community.
Ms.Cook is set to be sentenced on July 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
