3 Arrested After 105 Dead Animals Discovered In Old Saybrook: PD

OLD SAYBROOK, CT — Three people are facing animal cruelty charges after police found 105 dead animals in two local residences months ago.

On Wednesday, police served arrest warrants on three people in Rhode Island.

John Crouse, 70, and Jennifer Crouse, 59, are each charged with seven counts of cruelty to animals and two counts of first-degree criminal mischief.

Bebe Soho, 34, is charged with one count of cruelty to animals and one count of first-degree criminal mischief.

The charges stem from an investigation into animal cruelty at 31 River St. and 7 North Main St. in Old Saybrook.

Police said investigators located more than 100 dead non-domesticated animals at the two residences. Earlier this year, police indicated the animals included a variety of species, ranging from rabbits to chickens, birds and cats.

Police secured arrest warrants and spent months attempting to locate the individuals. A tip led officers to Rhode Island on Aug. 16, police said.

The North Kingston and Narragansett, Rhode Island police departments assisted with finding and arresting the trio, who were transported to Old Saybrook Department of Police Services for processing.

All three were arraigned in Superior Court in Middletown on Wednesday. They are due back in court on Sept. 17.

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