Press Release
Date: November 1, 2023
Adel, IA
On November 1, 2023, a search warrant was executed at 33034 165th Street in rural Dallas County, Iowa. The search warrant was in reference to an ongoing live stock neglect investigation at this address.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office Detectives located 46 horses on the property that were in need of Veterinarian care. These horses were seized as a part of this investigation. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending at this time. This release will be updated when more information is available.
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is greatly appreciative of the assistance of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture also assisted in this investigation.
UPDATE
November 2, 2023
Linda Kay Kilbourne, 78 years old, from Johnston, Iowa has been charged with Livestock Neglect. Further charges are pending.
The seized horses will remain in the care of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa pending court action.
We have received some calls about donating to care for the horses. Donations to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) to help these horses can be made online (https://bit.ly/3MmSAET), by mail/in-person (5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313; RE: rescue horses), or via Venmo @ARL-Iowa
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