An investigation was launched and on 3-24-21 Sheriff Brockman filed an Affidavit for a search warrant with County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin The search warrant was granted by District Judge Mike Loy. At approximately 2:30 pm the sheriffs office executed the search warrant at the residence off of Johnny Harvey Rd in Breeding community and once the scene was made safe Guardians of Rescue a national non profit organization who organized teams from KY, West Virginia , and Tennessee came in to assist with animals and assessment.
The Sheriffs office found probable cause to seize 141 dogs including 9 cats. At a little after 4 am the following morning after nearly 14 hrs on scene all animals had been triaged and was on there way to rescues.
The animals were surrendered to Guardians of Rescue who will oversee their care and once their healthy and received any medical care needed they will be adopted out to new homes to loving families and individuals.
Debra Remmer 65 of Adair County was charged by Sheriff Brockman with 141 counts of Cruelty to Animals 2 Nd degree.
The investigation is ongoing by sheriffs office and wants to thank all the volunteers that helped from the rescues and from the community.
Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff’s Office