2 men charged with multiple livestock thefts

An Investigation by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office along with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of two subjects on numerous charges.

Arrested was 24-year-old Michael Taylor Maxwell of a Fork Creek Lane address in Bowman.

Maxwell has been charged with 15 counts of livestock theft in Elbert County. Maxwell also faces charges in Franklin County and Hart County.

Also arrested was 21-year-old Eric Michael Moon of a Robert Reed Road address in Royston.

Moon has also been charged with 15 counts of livestock theft as well as felony probation violation in Elbert County. Moon also faces charges in Franklin County and Madison County.

The Investigation continues by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and other area agencies.