By Staff
CASSOPOLIS - Cass County Sheriff Joseph Underwood on Tuesday announced the arrest of Penny Lynn Harlan on a 14-count cruelty to animals warrant.
Harlan, 47, was taken into custody at the Cass County Animal Shelter on Monday morning , Oct. 31, following her statement to animal control officers.
It is alleged Harlan moved 30 horses from a location in Van Buren County to Cass County on Oct. 5, 2005.
Cass County Animal Control officials became involved when a complaint was received concerning the conditions of the animals.
Following an investigation, which included a veterinary examination of the animals, the horses were seized pursuant to a search warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Animal Control submitted reports to the Cass County Prosecutor's Office, which resulted in the issuance of a 14- count warrant for the arrest of Penny Lynn Harlan.
Harlan posted $1,000 bond and will appear in Fourth District Court in Cassopolis on Nov. 9.