By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
Salina police have asked the Saline County Attorney's Office to file a charge of felony cruelty to animals: malicious torture against a 55-year-old Salina resident.
On Jan. 19, officers responded to the 900 block of Choctaw Avenue to assist the Salina Animal Services.
"On contact with the shelter employees, there was a report that the shelter was taking into custody a four-year-old black and white lab/retriever mix named Molly. There was an allegation that the dog had been abused," according to a media release from the Salina Police Department.
Through a joint investigation between Salina Animal Services and the police, Salina Police detectives were able to establish a probable cause to request a felony cruelty to animals: malicious torture charge. The investigation included interviewing several witnesses, collecting evidentiary items, and reviewing veterinarian records.
According to information from the Salina Police Department, an affidavit was delivered to the Saline County Attorney's Office on Wednesday "for a 55-year-old Salina resident who is the owner of Molly."
Molly is currently being cared for in a safe and protected location," the department noted.