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Saturday, October 17, 2015

WCSO Press Release 10-16-15

Ward, HunterWard, HunterIncident: Animal Cruelty

Date of Incident: 16 October 2015

Location: 31000 block of Ward Road, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Hunter Mark Ward, 55, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 16 October 2015 at 11:15 AM, Hunter Ward was arrested at his residence on charges of Animal Cruelty after three underweight, dehydrated and malnourished dogs were removed from his yard by Wicomico Animal Control the day before. The emaciated and flea infested dogs also struggled to even stand. While on scene, deputies and Animal Control believed additional dogs in similar condition were inside the residence, but officers were denied entry.

Following the obtainment of a search warrant, deputies and animal control officers returned and seized an additional seven dogs from the residence. Hunter Ward was placed under arrest and was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. 

Hunter Ward had his initial appearance in front of the District Court Commissioner and was released on $20,000.00 unsecured bond.


Charges: Animal Cruelty
                Animal Cruelty: Deprive of Necessary Sustenance
                Animal Cruelty: Failure to Provide Food and Proper Drink

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

He looks a little malnourished must be drugs.

Anonymous said...

I wish they'd tie him up , starve him, deprive
him of water & lavish him with fleas-----just
so he'd know what he put those animals through !!!

It's absolutely disgusting to think people
will starve a helpless animal that can't
help themselves.

I'm sure he had the animals ONLY to notify
him when some came on his property.

Hopefully all animal lovers & the police will
keep a watch on his property from now on & watch
his comings & goings!!!

Anonymous said...

What's wrong with the commissioner letting this pos go so he can do more harm to other animals???? Why wasn't he put in jail??? Are we saying this poor animals don't rank the same attention and protection as people. They are breathing, living, beings and deserved a hell of alot better than letting this monster free.

Anonymous said...

Did the cops find the stuff he and his bud stole from me? True.