A Monroe woman was arrested Tuesday on multiple counts of animal cruelty following the discovery of three deceased German Shepherd puppies at a residence on Ouachita Avenue.
Vanessa Ballard, 38, was taken into custody on April 8 and booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on three counts of animal cruelty. Her bond has been set at $15,000.
According to the Monroe Police Department, the investigation began on March 14 when officers responded to a residence on Ouachita Avenue following reports of possible animal cruelty. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the homeowner who explained that while he no longer lived at the property, h…
