Monday, September 21, 2009

Animal abuser faces additional charges

New charges have been filed against a woman who already pleaded guilty to animal cruelty. Investigators say Suzanne Hegarty had several cats, horses and other animals on her property in Brandon last month despite a court order prohibiting her from caring for animals. Authorities removed more than 100 animals from the property earlier this year; Hegarty recieved an 8-year deferred sentence.