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Authorities Investigate Animal Neglect in Chickasaw County

Authorities are investigating possible animal neglect at a farm about 15 miles northwest of New Hampton.

The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of alleged animal neglect shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at 1660 130th Street, Alta Vista. Deputies responded to the address, owned by Dianne Williams, met with Derek Burton, who lives at the address, and an investigation was conducted over the next four days.  

On Monday, Williams voluntarily surrendered all animals on the property to the custody of the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday, a search warrant was executed, resulting in 23 dogs, five cats being removed from the residence and were turned over to the custody of the Cedar Bend Humane Society of Waterloo. 

Four deceased dogs were also removed from the property and authorities continue to work to find placement of geese, ducks and chickens also located on the property. 

No arrests have been made and criminal charges are pending at this time as the investigation continues.

The New Hampton Vet Clinic, Chickasaw County Rescue Squad, Alta Vista Fire Department and the Chickasaw County Attorney’s Office also assisted in the investigation.

 

Mark Pitz

News Director/Weekdays 10am to 2pm on 95.9 KCHA
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