Two arrested in Beltrami County for felony animal mistreatment

HINES, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are arrested in Beltrami County for felony animal mistreatment.

Debra Marshall and Douglas Erickson were taken to the Beltrami County Jail.

The sheriff’s office received a report of possible mistreatment and neglect in the 16700 block of Aksarben Lane Northeast near Hines

They found large number of cats and dogs that did not have adequate food and water, living in poorly ventilated environments, accumulation of animal feces and urine and animals that were in need of medical care.

During a follow up visit, deputies discovered that the conditions had not improved and located approximately 202 cats and 50 dogs with several other cats being left unaccounted for.

When they returned to seize the animals, an outdoor woodstove and ash pile were located nearby wth numerous bones and bone fragments.