10月13日,, the Belfast Police Department received a complaint about the welfare of animals located at 37 Achorn Road in Belfast, 根据一份报告. 22 news release from Police Chief Robert Cormier.

That call began an investigation in which Police discovered several dogs and cats at the location, some in critical condition and all showing signs of malnutrition and abuse.

Officers determined that all the animals needed immediate medical attention and would need to be transported to veterinary hospitals. As a result of the investigation, Belfast Police seized 13 animals and this week, 在这个案子中逮捕了两人.

On October 20, Kyrsta大连香洲花园, 24, was arrested and charged with 13 counts of Cruelty to Animals.

10月21日, 罗伯特Debeck, 24, was arrested and charged with 13 counts of Cruelty to Animals Title 17-A 1031. Both are being held on $2,500 cash bail and scheduled to be arraigned on December 1 at 8:30 a.m. in Waldo County Superior Court in Belfast. 

This case is still under investigation and anyone having additional information is asked to contact the Belfast Police Department at 207-338-2040.