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Staunton woman charged with animal cruelty after two dogs found dead in apartment

Crystal Graham
Kimberley Shepard
Kimberley Shepard

Two dogs were found deceased in a Staunton apartment on Saturday, and the owner was arrested on two felony counts of cruelty to animals.

Kimberley Shepard was arrested on 3.2-6570 Cruelty to Animals charges, according to Sgt. C.D. Ammons, a public information officer with the Staunton Police Department.

Ammons said officers responded to the residence due to a call reporting there may be deceased animals inside.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.