Neglected and dead animals in trailer Frederick, MD (US) Incident Date: Thursday, Jul 22, 2004 County: Frederick Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: » Michael Silvers » Angela Schetrompf

Case ID: 2635 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: cat, dog (non pit-bull), rodent/small mammal (pet) View more cases in MD (US) Login to Watch this Case

On July 22, investigators found three dogs, 28 cats and dozens of decomposing guinea pig carcasses in the home of Michael L. Silvers, 35, and Angela R. Schetrompf, 33, of Lewistown.

Silvers was arrested and is being held in the Frederick County jail in lieu of $45,000 bail, sheriff's Cpl. Eric Byers said. Schetrompf will face the same charges when she returns to Maryland, he said.

Both were charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty, which is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for each count.

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