Malnourished puppies confined in small pen - Staunton, VA

Sunday, May 27, 2007

County: Staunton City

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Wendy C. Bratton

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

An animal control officer arrested a Staunton woman Sunday on Walnut Street after finding 10 malnourished puppies in confined quarters, the Staunton Police Department said.

Wendy Bratton, 48, is charged with one count of animal cruelty.

Police responded to Bratton's home Sunday evening and found 10 pit bull pups in a small pen that measured 6-feet by 3-feet, police said. The puppies were thin and dirty, according to a police report.

Bratton is free on a personal recognizance bond.

Case Updates

According to court records, Wendy C. Bratton pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty on August 3, 2007. She received a suspended 15-day jail sentence and was ordered to pay fines and court costs.

Source: Staunton District Court #GC07003297-00 Update posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 3:01PM

References

• The News Ledger - May 30, 2007

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