Muscatine woman arrested on 67 animal neglect charges

An arrest has been made in an animal neglect incident in Muscatine last month.

According to a news release from the City of Muscatine, charges were filed against Kelly Marie Adams, 44 of Muscatine on Monday, July 8. On Monday, June 17, a search warrant was executed in the 2400 block of Highway 22 in Muscatine and 67 animals were seized. The animals are being cared for by staff with It Takes a Village Animal Rescue and Resources ( ITAVARR ), as well as local veterinarians. Screenings, examinations and necropsies of dead animals are taking place.

A hearing was held on Wednesday, July 3 on a petition for disposition. Muscatine County asked the courts to order the animals to be considered “abused”, “neglected”, “mistreated” and/or “threatened” and for the disposition of said animals according to Iowa Code.  The petition is still pending.

Adams was arrested on Tuesday, July 9 and charged with six counts of animal neglect resulting in serious injury or death under Iowa Code 717B.3(5) and 61 counts of animal neglect no injury under Iowa Code 717B.3(3) . She has a hearing on modification of pretrial release on August 1.

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