SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind  – The Indiana State Police recently conducted an investigation into an animal neglect case at 1500 West County Road 800 North, in Shelburn.  The investigation began after receiving several citizen complaints of animal neglect at this residence.

On June 18, Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn served a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of thirty-five animals ranging from cats, dogs, goats, and a chinchilla.  During the course of the investigation it was discovered that all the animals were in terrible living conditions, with no food or water being provided, and several animals were disease-ridden from poor care.

The case has been turned over to the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office.

Prosecutor Ann Smith-Mischler has filed three counts of cruelty to animals and one count of failure to properly dispose of a  dead animal against 53 year old Julie D. Mitchell, of Shelburn.

Mitchell has been summoned to Sullivan County Circuit Court.