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Sheriff: 16 dogs rescued, several deceased; jail cleanup and RSAT program cited as improvements
Summary
Sheriff’s deputies and the Humane Society of Saint Louis served a warrant outside Park Hills, rescuing 16 dogs and four chickens; deputies reported 6–10 deceased dogs on the property. The sheriff also described jail renovations, an evidence-space purge and use of an RSAT program for inmate work.
The St. Francois County sheriff reported that deputies, working with the Humane Society of Saint Louis and the county’s animal abuse task force, served a search warrant near Park Hills and rescued 16 dogs and four chickens. The sheriff said veterinary staff on scene determined the animals were without adequate food or water and were malnourished. The sheriff added that 6 to 10 dogs were discovered deceased on the property in varying stages of decomposition.
The sheriff said the homeowner, described as 39 years old in the meeting, was taken into custody and brought to the county detention center. The sheriff said the criminal investigation is ongoing and that the office is coordinating with the…
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