Early woman facing multiple charges in livestock deaths

A Sac County woman is facing two felony charges as well as a couple of serious misdemeanor charges involving livestock deaths involving hundreds of animals.

Elana May Laber, 33, of Early, is charged with two counts of criminal mischief – first degree, both Class “C” felonies and two counts of serious misdemeanor livestock neglect.

According to Chief Deputy Scott Brouwer, Laber tried to claim a person had turned off power at a confinement facility for swing located in the 2,400 block of Otter Avenue.