Ionia, MI – It wasn’t a typical police call when Ionia County Sheriff’s Deputy Jayson Tobar was dispatched to Haynor Road earlier this month. According to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office, on October 8, two loose steers were spotted running down the road toward Ionia, prompting an unusual rural rescue effort.
Deputy Tobar—who also works as a cowboy in his off hours—quickly stepped in to help wrangle the runaway livestock. Using his roping skills, Tobar managed to safely corral the steers before they caused traffic issues or injury.
The sheriff’s office shared the incident in a lighthearted post on social media, commending Tobar for putting his unique skill set to work. “Sometimes in this job, you just never know what life skills you may need to call on to help our citizens,” the post read. “Good job, Deputy Tobar!”
No injuries or property damage were reported. Authorities say all animals were safely secured and returned to their owner.
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