Kay County Commissioner Shane Douglas Jones Indicted on 10 Felony Livestock Theft Charges

Shane Douglas Jones, Kay County District 1 Commissioner, was indicted on 10 felony charges including one count of larceny of livestock and nine counts of branding with intent to defraud, after allegedly stealing and illegally branding at least nine cows between January and February. Jones, who was hired by a cattle auction facility to transport livestock, surrendered to authorities and was released on bond. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond emphasized the seriousness of cattle theft and the commitment to prosecuting offenders regardless of their community standing. If convicted, Jones faces 3 to 10 years in prison on each count, alongside significant fines, highlighting the severity of livestock crimes in Oklahoma's agricultural industry. This indictment follows a history of legal troubles among Kay County commissioners, underscoring ongoing concerns about corruption in the local government. Jones currently has no listed attorney, and attempts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful.