The Waynesboro Police Department has arrested a man and charged him with multiple misdemeanors related to animal cruelty.
Reuben Michael Silver, 31, was arrested Saturday and held on a secured bond. He has since been released.
On Saturday morning, 10-15 dogs were reportedly running at large in the 1500 block of C Street.
During the investigation, officers determined the dogs belonged to Silver’s residence in the 1500 block of Third Street.
Officers executed a search warrant at approximately 11:05 a.m. and seized 14 dogs of various breeds. The dogs were transported to a temporary holding facility and received medical treatment deemed necessary.
Silver has been charged with the following animal cruelty offenses:
- 3.2-6570 (M) – Cruelty to animals (14 counts
- 14-44 (M) – No city dog license (14 counts)
- 14-45 (M) – Vaccination violation (14 counts)
- 14-46 (M) – Control and restraint of dogs (14 counts)
- 14-51 (M) – Sanitation of dog pens
The investigation is ongoing, according to Waynesboro Police.
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