The Georgia Department of Agriculture said this week that law enforcement officials are seeking additional victims in an ongoing, multi-state cattle Theft by Deception case.
Multiple victims alleged that Garrett Hill (AKA Jared Smith) fraudulently advertised cattle for sale, required victims to pay a deposit via Cash App or online transfer of funds, and never delivered the cattle. Hill was arrested by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) on May 7th, 2025.
GDA Law Enforcement is actively coordinating with FSCO Criminal Investigations Division and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement on this investigation.
Anyone who may have fallen victim to Hill’s scams is encouraged to reach out to Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement or the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
GDA Law Enforcement Contacts:
Chief Harlan Proveaux (404) 656-3610
Harlan.Proveaux@agr.georgia.gov
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Contacts:
Captain Dennis Bell (706)498-1279
dbell@franklincosheriff.net
Investigator Frady (706)498-4638
afrady@franklincosheriff.net
