
One of the most time consuming duties of the Agricultural Division is the handling of animal impoundments. There are procedures in place once livestock is impounded. If a cow is impounded the first thing the detective has to do is provide a notice of impoundment with all associated fees and post the notice at the County Administration Building, Sheriff’s Office lobby, Animal Control, and the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce. The notice will provide a description of the cattle, impoundment fees, and state that after three (3) days the animal will be offered for sale. After three (3) days the detective will then post a notice of sale at the same locations. The sale of the cattle must be done between the 5th and 10th day from the date the notice was posted. The detective is responsible for putting up the notices, removing the notices, and coordinating with the contracted impounding officer.

Through proactive patrols, and within their purview, the Agricultural Deputies work with ranchers in an effort to ensure the health of livestock within the county.

Through proactive patrols, and within their purview, the Agricultural Deputies work with ranchers in an effort to ensure the health of livestock within the county.
Contact Information:
Major Andrew Proudfit | Captain Jose Vitali | Detective CPL Samuel Buck |
aproudfit@desotosheriff.org | josevitali@desotosheriff.org | sbuck@desotosheriff.org |
863-993-4700 ext: 2242 | 863-993-4700 ext: 2241 | 863-993-4700 |
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
208 East Cypress Street
Arcadia, Florida 34266