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Case #3784 Rating: 3.8 out of 5
Hoarding - 61 neglected animals, more found dead
Lake Zurich, IL (US)Incident Date: Thursday, Jan 27, 2005
County: Lake
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: William P. Walsh
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Walsh faces charges of cruelty to animals stemming from authorities' reported January 27 discovery of as many as 61 severely neglected animals at his home-including 13 cats who had been deprived of water-along with the rotting remains of three others. An acquaintance reportedly called authorities to the scene upon discovering "squalid" conditions at the residence. "Obviously these animals were uncared for and were treated inhumanely," a Lake County Health Department spokesperson told news sources.
Walsh ran a pet sitting business out of his home at 15 Miller Road and had asked an acquaintance to check on the animals when he was away. The woman became concerned with the condition of the house and called police.
Lake County Health Department animal control officers removed 45 sugar gliders, along with several tortoises, 13 cats and a dog from the house. Some of the gliders gave birth while they were in custody.
Prosecuting attorney information:
Mary Stanton, Assistant State's Attorney
Lake County State's Attorney's Office, Misdemeanor Division
18 N. County St., 4th Fl.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Case UpdatesWalsh pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals, a Class A misdemeanor, and failure to maintain owner's duties for the condition of his house, said Mary Stanton, chief of the misdemeanor division for the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.
He was sentenced to two years of special supervision where he has to report to a probation officer every month, must have a mental health evaluation, complete 40 hours of community service and agree to forfeit the animals. He must also pay the Lake County Animal Control department $6,305 in restitution for caring for the animals. Walsh's attorney was Tom Briscoe. | Source: The News Sun - Feb 18, 2005
Update posted on Feb 20, 2005 - 1:07PM |
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