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A Larimer County man was arrested for allegedly killing seven of his neighbors' cattle

Michael Hester faces charges after allegedly driving around in UTV shooting cattle cows belonging to his neighbors, northern Colorado animals shot and killed.

Michael Hester faces charges after allegedly driving around in UTV shooting cattle cows belonging to his neighbors, northern Colorado animals shot and killed.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office received a report April 1 that reported 37-year-old Michael Hester had shot and killed livestock around his property, according to a Tuesday release from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and a crime scene investigator responded to the address in the 13000 block around four miles north of Masonville where surrounding neighbors told them Hester had allegedly driven a UTV around while shooting at their livestock.

The alleged crimes resulted in over $30,000 in losses

The Sheriff's Office recognized this work during its annual awards ceremony, recognizing an array of incident handlings, experience and decades of service. 

Last Monday, Oct. 3, the Town of Estes Park held a special meet and greet at the Ridgeline Hotel to introduce the five finalists for the Estes Police Chief position to members of the community. As a part of this introduction, the candidates provided biographies listing their qualifications, achievements, and background history in the law […]

Fire restrictions in unincorporated Larimer County will lift effective 6 p.m. Wednesday.

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