cruelty to animals

Winter is just around the corner, and Laramie County Animal Control is reminding pet owners not to leave their furry friends out in the cold.

The Casper Municipal Court judge Deann Gray guilty of dozens of misdemeanor counts related to her animal hoarding.

Aggravated cruelty to animals is punishable by up to two years of imprisonment and up to a $5,000 fine.

Deanne Gray's sentencing will be in three weeks.

The trial is now set for Sept. 30.

City Attorney John Henley said these are all misdemeanors each punishable by a fine of up to $750. There is no jail punishment.

A Natrona County man has been cited for injuring a horse that he was looking after.

A Mills Police officer is accused of the negligent death of a K9.