08/09/2024
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Garrard County Sheriff’s office makes arrest in animal cruelty investigation.
Lancaster, KY (August 8th, 2024) - The Garrard County Sheriffs Office served a search warrant at a home on Royalty Drive in Lancaster.
The initial investigation resulted in the discovery of over 80 dogs living inside the home in extremely deplorable conditions. Additionally, animal remains were also discovered inside the home in a decayed state.
The home was deemed uninhabitable by County Officials due to health and safety concerns.
Arrested at the scene was the homeowner, Dennis Kirkpatrick (64) on 62 counts of Cruelty to animals 2nd degree and a felony count of Torture of a Dog. Kirkpatrick was lodged in the Jessamine County Detention Center.
All of the dogs were placed in the custody of the Garrard County Animal Control.
This case is being Investigated by GCSO personnel, who were assisted at the scene by, Garrard Co Animal Control, Garrard Co Fire District One, and several volunteers who assisted in retrieval of the dogs.
More charges are likely in this investigation.