Photo courtesy of Alberta SPCA website.
On Nov. 15, the Drayton Valley RCMP were dispatched to assist Alberta SPCA Peace Officers conduct a property check to ensure a landowner in Brazeau County was following conditions of a court-issued prohibition order.
The property owner was arrested for obstruction and assaulting a police officer.
A check of the property revealed that he was in possession of more livestock than his court order allowed.
Additionally, a dog was located on the property with injuries to its legs.
RCMP charged Brazeau County resident 64-year-old James Allan Kurz with:
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Assault on a Peace officer;
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Obstruction/Resist arrest (x2);
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Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
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Cruelty to animals;
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Disobeying a court order.
Kurz was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody for his next court appearance.
He has been released, and his next court appearance is set for Jan. 7, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Drayton Valley.
Kurz voluntarily worked with the Alberta SPCA to support many dogs in and around the property.
In total, 72 dogs were surrendered to the Alberta SPCA and are being cared for.
“We welcome the opportunity to support the Alberta SPCA with their difficult job in protecting animal welfare in this province,” said Cpl. Troy Savinkoff of the Alberta RCMP. “We are thankful that ultimately the property owner did the right thing in working with the Alberta SPCA in supporting these animals.”
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