On August 4, 2023, New York State Police at Richfield Springs arrested two people and charged them with 22 counts of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance.
Troopers went to an apartment on Sylvan Street in the village of Richfield Springs on another matter on July 19, 2023 and ultimately discovered 22 animals inside were in living in crowded and filthy conditions.
The animals were surrendered to the Susquehanna SPCA (on July 19) and were treated for various medical conditions.
After an investigation, Troopers arrested Kenneth M. Powers, age 65 of Bedford, PA and Chelsie L. Glouse, age 28 of Bedford, PA. Each were charged with 22 counts of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance.