The following criminal complaint has been filed in the Tucker County Magistrate office:
Carley Brooke Eye, was charged with Cruelty to Animals. According to the complaint on Tuesday, Aug. 27 Deputy C.R. Summerfield of the Tucker County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) received a call from Tucker 911. They advised they has received an animal complaint and advised the caller stated there has not been anyone around the apartment to care for the animals inside for three days. It was later discovered that the apartment was rented by Carley Eye.
After further investigation Deputy Summerfield obtained a search warrant for the residence. At approximately 4:49 p.m. on the same date Summerfield and Sgt. B.T. Zirk of the TCSO executed said search warrant. Officers seized 2 kittens, four dogs with assistance from the Tucker County Animal Shelter.
Upon removing the animals from the residence, members of the Tucker County Animal Shelter stated that the dogs appeared to be very hungry when given treats. Officers did not observe any accessible food for the animals. One white bowl containing water was located on the kitchen floor. Officers observed animal feces throughout the residence. The residence contained a strong odor and appeared to be a health hazard for the animals. It was also observed that the apartment did not appear to have electricity. The animals appeared to be in good health overall, pending results from a veterinary appointment set by the Tucker County Animal Shelter. Summerfield obtained photographic evidence of the residence and the animals seized.
Ms. Eye was not located at the apartment during the time of executing this search warrant or initially when Summerfield first arrived on scene to obtain statements from the caller.
This incident occurred in Tucker County.