Police cited a town of Springfield maintenance worker for cruelty to animals after a Humane Society of Louisiana investigation, police and society officials said.
The investigation found more than a dozen dogs living in deplorable conditions, including dogs in small pens covered in their own waste and puppies in a chicken coop, society officials said.
Several of the dogs were extremely malnourished and all were in need of veterinary care, society officials said.
The society�s chief investigator, Jeff Dorson, contacted police after an investigation. Officers issued a citation to Herman Threeton, no age available, of 32267 Church St., officials said.
Police Chief Jimmy Jones said the citation was issued on Oct 10 based on the society�s investigation on the same day.
Jones confirmed Threeton is a town employee.
Jones said the citation is a misdemeanor. A conviction may result in a fine or a sentence of up to six months in jail.
The society took custody of 13 adult dogs and two puppies. With the help of two area residents, Dorson brought the dogs to the Hammond Small Animal Hospital for treatment, society officials said.
The dogs are being boarded and treated at the hospital, officials said. Neighborhood MapFor more information about the Interactive Animal Cruelty Maps, see the map notes.
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