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Oregon safari park owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges

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Oregon safari park owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
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Oregon safari park owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges

2025-08-27 08:01 Last Updated At:08:10

BANDON, Oregon (AP) — The owner of an Oregon safari park has been indicted on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility.

Brian Tenney, the owner of West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, was arraigned Monday. Tenney's attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and a phone number associated with the park did not have voicemail set up. Tenney has not yet had the opportunity to enter a plea.

Oregon State Police announced earlier this year that authorities served several search warrants at the park near the southern Oregon coast in May, following an investigation that included inquiries into the animals' welfare. Police said they found methamphetamine, dozens of firearms, cocaine and large amounts of cash.

More than 300 animals were relocated to animal sanctuaries or rescue facilities, and a camel, chicken and kinkajou were euthanized after being evaluated by veterinarians.

A grand jury indicted Tenney on 371 charges — including 327 felonies — on Aug. 19, according to state court records.

FILE - In this photo provided by the Oregon State Police, a lion is seen at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, Ore., May 15, 2025. (Oregon State Police via AP, file)

FILE - In this photo provided by the Oregon State Police, a lion is seen at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, Ore., May 15, 2025. (Oregon State Police via AP, file)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points with six 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back their regulars Saturday to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114 after a 37-point thumping by the Thunder a night earlier playing short-handed.

Curry scored 20 points in the third quarter making six of his seven shots, knocking down a go-ahead 3 with 7:01 left in the period and another the next time down.

Lauri Markkanen shot 9 for 12 in the first half for 21 of his 35 points. Keyonte George had 22 points and nine assists for a Jazz team missing Jusuf Nurkic for a second straight game because of a sprained toe on his left foot. Utah has lost three straight and seven of nine.

Curry returned from a one-game absence with a sprained left ankle and Jimmy Butler contributed 15 points and seven assists after an illness sidelined him for the 131-94 defeat to defending champion Oklahoma City.

Draymond Green had also rested Friday but was ejected again with 2:25 left in the second quarter after consecutive technicals for arguing with officials.

Green apparently thought there should have been a 3-second call and was tossed for the second time in his last four home games.

Also during this stretch, he left the bench following a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr during a third-quarter timeout Dec. 22 against Orlando and then went to the locker room on his own to cool down. Both later apologized.

Green now has nine technicals this season, and would receive an automatic one-game suspension upon reaching 16. He had eight points, three rebounds and two assists in 12 minutes of action.

The Warriors won't be happy with 15 turnovers that led to 22 points for the Jazz. Taking care of the ball has been a regular focus.

Jazz: At Portland on Monday night.

Warriors: Visit the Clippers on Monday.

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk (10) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk (10) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is fouled by Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is fouled by Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates his three-pointer against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates his three-pointer against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

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