Search Warrant executed after joint project between RCMP, Alberta SPCA and Parkland County Enforcement Services

Evansburg, AB

On April 14, 2025, Evansburg RCMP executed a search warrant on a rural property in Parkland County, Alta., in regards to stolen property and animals in distress. The RCMP, with assistance from the Alberta SPCA and Parkland County Enforcement Services, attended the property and located several horses that were deemed to be in distress. The horses were seized by Alberta SPCA Peace Officers and transported to a caretaking facility for further examination and treatment.
As a result of the investigation, Patricia Moore (54), a resident of Parkland County who is already subject to a court ordered lifetime ban from owning, caring for or being in possession of, any equine animals, was arrested and charged with:

• Breaching a court order;
• Possession of stolen property under $5000;
• Breaching prohibition order; and
• Causing unnecessary pain and suffering or injury to an animal (x2).

Patricia Moore was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions, including one to make alternate housing arrangements for any remaining horses on the property. Moore’s next court date is set for April 28, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Evansburg.

 “I would like to thank those who are willing to come forward and provide information that helps protect vulnerable animals,” said Sgt Sutherland, Detachment Commander of the Evansburg RCMP. “It is thanks to the public that we were able to work with the Alberta SPCA and Parkland County Enforcement Services to seize these animals and protect them from further harm”.

 “Prohibition orders against owning or caring for animals can be an effective tool in preventing animal distress,” added Alberta SPCA Executive Director Leanne Niblock. “We want to thank the RCMP for their diligent work to enforce this order and ultimately help protect animals and will continue to work to make protections for all animals even stronger.”