FREMONT – A Fremont woman was arrested for alleged animal cruelty on Thursday, June 29.

Carrie S Cobb, 45, of Fremont was arrested on charges of Cruelty/Intentionally Beating An Animal.

On Monday, June 19, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department reported the Humane Shelter of Steuben County’s Director Adrienne Long advised Deputy Shane Matchette that they had seized 13 dogs from a property in rural Milgrove Township.

The animals were discovered malnourished and covered in dirt and feces at camper owned by the Cobb.

The alleged cruelty included neglect and intentional abuse of an animal.

Prior to the reports of abuse and neglect, on Monday, March 13 Cobb and her husband Winnie Cobb were served an eviction notice by Steuben County Corporal Todd Johnson at their 5390 W Orland Road residence.

Reports state that throughout the course of the eviction process the Cobbs were given time to remove the items and animals from their property.

Corporal Johnson along with Deputy Matchette observed 15-18 dogs were removed from the residence and placed into the back of a UHAUL truck.