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Lawrence County couple facing over 70 charges related to animal cruelty, neglect

Lawrence County couple facing over 70 charges related to animal cruelty, neglect
Lawrence County couple facing over 70 charges related to animal cruelty, neglect 00:27

A couple in New Castle, Lawrence County, is facing charges after police found dead animal carcasses and nearly a dozen neglected dogs inside a home.

Michelle Wimer and Travis Laughrey are facing 18 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, 14 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals, and 42 counts of neglect of animals. 

These charges are allegedly for a lack of sustenance and veterinary care.

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