Four people in Steuben County have been charged with animal cruelty after 11 dogs and four cats were seized in Bradford.
Deputies from the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on County Road 17 following an investigation into a report of animal cruelty.
Police found 15 animals in dire need of medical attention. The pets are now receiving medical care through the Finger Lakes SPCA.
According to police, 41-year-old Steven Button, 29-year-old Chance Gilbert, 39-year-old, April Culbertson and 24-year-old Jasmine Randall have been charged with 11 counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals: failure to provide sustenance.
Culbertson was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child. All four were issued appearance tickets for Bradford Town Court.
