Resolution expected in animal distress case

LETHBRIDGE – A resolution is expected next month in the case of a Vulcan County man, who is charged with causing/allowing animals to be in distress and failing to provide care for sick/injured animals.

Tyler Marshall’s case has been before the court for more than a year and made its 25th appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court Thursday morning, Sept. 6.

During the brief appearance, defence lawyer Claudia Connolly spoke as an agent for Marshall and his counsel Brendan Miller. She explained to the court that there have been ongoing discussions with the Crown prosecutor and that a further adjournment was needed, adding, “It is essentially for disposition.”

Prosecutor Bruce Ainscough agreed that they are working towards a resolution on the matter, at which point it was adjourned to Oct. 5.