Neglected Horses Rescued from Wood County Farm [link]
Wisconsin Ag Connection | Aug 25, 2008
Authorities seized seven horses that were being neglected from a Wood County farm on Friday after humane officers had been monitoring them for more than a year. According to Lt. Robert Levendoske, the animals had no food and did not appear to have received proper care. Reports indicated that they were in various stages of malnutrition and were taken to a safe location where they will be cared for and examined by a veterinarian.
Gannett Newspapers reports that owner, Gary Emmerick, recently began to refuse to cooperate with the officers about the situation. He was served last Wednesday with a warrant that authorized authorities to check the condition of the horses. But when Emmerick answered the door, the deputy noticed what appeared to be the handle of a handgun sticking out of Emmerick's pocket.
He was arrested the next day and taken into custody without incident on a charge of disorderly conduct. Emmerick has since been released from jail after posting a $2,500 signature bond.
The humane officers' investigation into possible neglect charges against Emmerick is only beginning, Levendoske said. At this point, it is unknown whether officials will request any charges in addition to the disorderly conduct charge.
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