According to Lt. James “Corky” Martin of the Garland County Sheriff’s Department, on September 17 there was a house fire at 317 North Gate in Garland County, 28 cats were found deceased and 11 were still alive. The 70 West Fire Department responded to the structure fire.
Once the fire was extinguished firefighters noticed several dead cats. Animal Services responded and took possession of the 11 live cats and collected 28 dead cats. The live cats were taken to a veterinarian for treatment. Cruelty to animals was suspected.
The alleged perpetrator is an employee of the Sheriff’s Department, employed in the detention center. The case was investigated, no charges were filed until September 20. The charges considered were cruelty to animals or animal neglect.
A warrant was issued September 20 for David Smith for 39 misdemeanor counts each of cruelty to animals and violation of the Arkansas rabies act. He turned himself and was released on a $1,000.00 bond.
The case ran its course, just like any case even though a Garland County Sheriff’s Department employee was believed to be involved, and it was presented to the prosecutor for determination of charges.
Once the fire was extinguished firefighters noticed several dead cats. Animal Services responded and took possession of the 11 live cats and collected 28 dead cats. The live cats were taken to a veterinarian for treatment. Cruelty to animals was suspected.
The alleged perpetrator is an employee of the Sheriff’s Department, employed in the detention center. The case was investigated, no charges were filed until September 20. The charges considered were cruelty to animals or animal neglect.
A warrant was issued September 20 for David Smith for 39 misdemeanor counts each of cruelty to animals and violation of the Arkansas rabies act. He turned himself and was released on a $1,000.00 bond.
The case ran its course, just like any case even though a Garland County Sheriff’s Department employee was believed to be involved, and it was presented to the prosecutor for determination of charges.
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