Oct 30, 2024

Van Wert woman sentenced to jail for mistreating dogs


36 year old Brittany Baldauf of Van Wert will serve 180 days in jail for severaly mistreating 7 dogs. According to the Van Wert Independent, Baldauf appeared in Van Wert Municipal Court and pleaded guily to 7 counts of 2nd degree misdemeanor cruetly to animals. In addition to the jail time, Judge Jill T. Worthington, imposed a $500 fine and court costs on each of those counts.  Baldauf is to report to jail November 28. Baldauf's total fines and court costs come to $4,410. In addition, Baldauf is forbidden to own a companion animal for five years, the length of probation. All of the dogs have since recovered and Barnhart and Humane Society Board President Michelle White confirmed that all seven dogs have been adopted.


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