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    Woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dogs found malnourished in Lexington

    By Dolan Reynolds,

    2 days ago

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    LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after five dogs were found malnourished on Sunday, according to the City of Lexington.

    Around 11:47 a.m., five dogs were found malnourished and without food, water or shelter on Olympia Street.

    The five dogs were taken in.

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    On Tuesday, Tammy Wilt was charged with five counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and one city ordinance violation of having more than three dogs on the property.

    Wilt was given a $2,000 unsecured bond.

    Additional warrants were obtained on Stephanie Mitchem for five counts of animal abandonment.

    The investigation is ongoing.

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