On January 8, 2016, Norwalk Police, Norwalk Animal Control and the Norwalk Health Department responded to 14 Ohio Avenue at the request of the Norwalk Fire Department. The Norwalk Fire Department had been called to the scene for a broken water pipe/flooding condition in the house and had found the residence to be in deplorable condition. The Fire Department also found a dog living in the residence. While Animal Control was investigating, the owner of the residence arrived at the scene. It was determined that the owner had not checked on the dog and a cat, which was not located,in two weeks but stated that she had someone checking on the animals for her. There was no water or food observed and the floors were covered in animal feces and urine, which made it difficult to breath. Animal Control determined that the conditions were unfit for the animals, which the owner Amanda Calabrese surrendered to Norwalk Animal Officer at the scene.

Arrest: Amanda Calabrese 26, of 14 Ohio Avenue Norwalk Charge: Cruelty to Animals Court Date: January 20, 2016

(Norwalk Police Press Release)

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