8 Animals Found Dead - Woman from Upstate Charged with Cruelty

Vermont State Police made a pair of arrests recently, charging each with multiple counts of animal cruelty when it was discovered that their home was littered with dead animals, feces, and urine.

According to police, the assailants acted as a duo even though one of them was from Vermont, and the other was from Hoosick Falls.

How did Troopers know about the home in Vermont?

Good police work by the Vermont State police led to the arrest of two individuals when, according to a report by CBS 6 News, "on Feb. 17, troopers responded to a complaint of possible animal cruelty on Blueberry Hill in Pownal."

According to the report, the Trooper could see "multiple" dead animals inside the home shared by Juan M. Garcia, 22, of Pownal, and Cassaundra M. Halsey, 32, of Hoosick Falls.

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"By looking through a window, troopers could see multiple dead Guinea pigs in cages as well as feces and urine covering the floors of the residence" - CBS 6 News

Upon seeing the carnage, the landlord of the property helped the Trooper inside the home.

The report states that once inside the home, police located a total of 8 animals, 6 of them dead, as well as the infestation that accompanies it.

All in all, Vermont State Police say they located six Guinea pigs, four of which were deceased, as well as two dogs

According to the source, animal control removed the living animals from the residence, and troopers located Garcia and Halsey, issuing them citations to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on March 27.

List of Registered Animal Abusers in Upstate New York

Here is a list of people in Upstate NY charged with animal cruelty, according to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and the Albany County Sherrif's Department

Explore a Mysterious Mansion Abandoned in 2000 in Upstate NY

While decay has stripped it of some of its glory, many of the rooms inside were left well-preserved. Photos, clothes, toys, ornaments, books paintings, musical instruments, luggage, and even an old chest still remain and help tell the story of this Upstate NY mansion abandoned and ghosted by time.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

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