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Marion animal cruelty case statements refuted Play Video
March 22, 2012 7:11 PM
COLUMBIA FALLS- The director of the Flathead County Spay and Neuter task force says recent statements made by Ed Criswell, who is charged with animal cruelty, are completely untrue. Criswell told Montana's News Station in an interview last week that he and wife Cheryl have filed an appeal regarding... more » -
York woman sentenced in animal cruelty case
March 15, 2012 8:14 PM
YORK- Amy Wilson of York has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and Judge Mike Swingley then sentenced Wilson to one year suspended with no fine. Wilson was charged with animal cruelty after her neighbors repeatedly reported seeing dogs chained up outside without food or... more » -
Flathead Co. gets new facility for rescued horses Play Video
January 11, 2012 11:59 PM
KALISPELL- Flathead Animal Control has rescued over 20 horses in the last two years from starvation, malnourishment and bad treatment. Flathead Animal Control Officer Paul Charbonneau says one horse that was out to pasture with a white mare died before Animal Control could respond. "The owners just didn't... more » -
Sale to help Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force Play Video
October 7, 2011 8:58 AM
COLUMBIA FALLS- Proceeds from a large garage sale this Saturday will go toward helping a Kalispell animal group. The Flathead County Spay and Neuter Task Force is holding an indoor garage sale where merchandise, and several now-famous cats, will all for sale. There are probably over 100 garage... more » -
Marion couple found guilty of animal cruelty Play Video
September 9, 2011 12:14 AM
KALISPELL- A Marion couple has been found guilty of animal cruelty following a one week trial. Closing arguments wrapped up Thursday night in the trial of Ed and Cheryl Criswell, the Marion couple accused of hoarding more than 100 cats back in 2010, and each faced charges of aggravated... more » -
Marion cat hoarders headed to court Play Video
August 24, 2011 6:04 PM
MARION- Mediations for a Marion couple accused of hoarding over 100 cats in two small trailers aren't going to help in their animal cruelty case. Now they are heading to trial next month. Flathead County prosecutors sat down with Edwin and Cheryl Criswell and their lawyer on Wednesday in... more » -
Trail set for Marion couple charged with animal cruelty
June 15, 2011 6:36 PM
MARION- Trial preparation is underway for a Marion couple facing numerous animal cruelty charges. Edwin and Cheryl Criswell were found earlier this year with over 100 cats divided between two small trailers. Many of the cats were suffering from dehydration, respiratory illnesses, and some loss an eye or had... more » -
Abandoned dog highlights need for cruelty prevention Play Video
April 7, 2011 7:37 PM
KALISPELL-Animal abandonment is no new issue in Flathead County, and it hits especially hard when you see it first hand. Employees at the Northwest Montana Humane Society arrived this morning to find a dog tied up to a tree outside the building. The economy is not great. That could be... more » -
Flathead Co. wants couple to relinquish control of their cats Play Video
March 30, 2011 6:11 PM
COLUMBIA FALLS- Back in December, animal wardens seized over 100 cats from a remote location in Marion. Animal Cruelty charges are pending for Cheryl and Edwin Criswell, meanwhile The Flathead County Spay and Neuter Task Force is spending hundreds of dollars still caring for the cats. The county wants... more » -
Carbon Co. couple face 27 counts of animal cruelty
February 18, 2011 3:34 PM
BILLINGS - A southeastern Montana couple has been charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty in Carbon County District Court. Carbon County Attorney Alex Nixon says the charges were filed on Friday morning against Jack and Terry Martin. Nixon says a veterinarian examined the horses and determined that... more » -
Not guilty plea entered in Billings horse abuse case
January 28, 2011 8:30 PM
BILLINGS - A Billings man who is accused of animal cruelty that resulted in the deaths of five horses has entered his plea in Yellowstone County Justice Court. James Leachman, 68, appeared before Judge Larry Herman without counsel on Friday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of... more » -
Marion couple appear in court on animal cruelty charges Play Video
January 27, 2011 6:38 PM
KALISPELL- A husband and wife from Marion appeared before a district county judge Thursday for hoarding over 100 cats. Edwin and Cheryl Criswell pleaded not guilty after being charged with one felony count each of aggravated cruelty to animals. The animals were found after the Flathead County Sheriff's... more » -
Dodson animal cruelty trial begins this week
January 24, 2011 12:32 PM
GREAT FALLS - The trial of John Carman, who is accused of leaving more than 200 goats to die last February in Dodson, is scheduled to begin this week. Carman was granted a change of venue a few months ago; the trial was originally going to be held in... more » -
Billings rancher charged with animal cruelty, officials concerned over hundreds of horses Play Video
January 24, 2011 8:12 AM
BILLINGS - A well-known Billings rancher is facing five misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty for failing to properly care for horses, which ultimately died. Authorities are also very concerned about another four to 600 horses that may be in danger of starvation or dying. The Yellowstone County Attorney's Office... more » -
Marion couple charged after 100+ cats rescued Play Video
January 6, 2011 6:51 PM
KALISPELL - A Marion couple found has learned that they are facing charges of aggravated animal cruelty after over 100 cats were seized from their property. The Flathead County Attorney's Office charged Edwin James Criswell and Cheryl Lee Criswell with one felony count each of aggravated cruelty to animals... more » -
Woman facing Flathead County animal cruelty charges
August 24, 2010 10:18 AM
KALISPELL - A former Flathead County woman has been charged with felony animal cruelty after a number of horses were found severely neglected. Tanya Michele Shove will be arraigned in Flathead County District Court on September 2nd. The Flathead County Attorney's Office says that Shove boarded the animals... more » -
Plea entered in death of 200+ goats near Dodson
March 9, 2010 10:47 AM
MALTA - John Carman, accused of allowing 200 goats in his care to die, entered a plea of not guilty in a Phillips County courtroom on Monday. Carman is charged with one count of aggravated animal cruelty. He's due back in court on April 27th for an omnibus hearing, and... more » -
200 goats found dead near Dodson Play Video
February 19, 2010 9:14 AM
Montana's News Station has received reports that a Malta man is facing animal cruelty charges after some 200 goats were found dead in a shed just west of Dodson. Nearby resident Debbie Nicholson tells us Jon Carman is the man who leases the property and who is now facing... more »
