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KSP report finds no evidence to charge shelter worker after alleged August incident, court told
Summary
The fiscal court received an official Kentucky State Police report stating the investigation into alleged animal cruelty at the Rockcastle County Animal Shelter on Aug. 21, 2025 produced 'no evidence to support charging David Carpenter with any criminal offense.' The report was presented as information only.
The Rockcastle County Fiscal Court received the Kentucky State Police report on alleged animal cruelty at the county animal shelter and was told the investigation produced no basis for criminal charges.
The meeting minutes state, "the report shows no evidence to support charging David Carpenter with any criminal offense." The item was listed as information only and no motion or formal action was recorded.
The transcript does not include a responding statement from David Carpenter or from the shelter management during the meetings. County officials noted the report was provided to the court for its information; no follow-up actions or policy changes were recorded in the Nov. 20 meeting minutes.
