Indianapolis man busted in Madison for animal cruelty

By DUNCAN DENT

MADISON —  An Indianapolis man is out on bond after he was arrested right here final week on I-55 on animal cruelty and drug expenses, the authorities stated.

The person, Edward T. Bronaugh, 56, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was arrested and charged with possession of a managed substance, transporting canines for the aim of canine combating and animal cruelty. 

Madison Police Cap. Kevin Newman stated Bronaugh had an preliminary look in Madison Municipal Court docket on Thursday, Oct. 6, following his arrest two days prior. His bond was set at $50,000 for felony possession of a managed substance and $50,000 for the canine combating associated cost. His whole bond quantity was $100,000.  

Newman reported he supplied bond that very same day and was launched from custody.

The investigation is ongoing and District Lawyer John “Bubba” Bramlett was contacted,” Newman stated. “The case will likely be forwarded to his workplace for prosecution and potential forfeiture proceedings primarily based upon the animal cruelty and transportation expenses.”

The fees stem from an incident that occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at roughly 11:30 a.m., when an officer with the Madison Police Division Prison Interdiction Unit performed a site visitors cease on Interstate 55 southbound close to the 108 mile marker within the metropolis of Madison.  

Throughout this cease, the officer grew to become suspicious of felony exercise and through a possible trigger search of the automobile, the officer recovered marijuana together with a number of canines that had been inside a number of cages all through the van.  

“The canines had been malnourished and one of many canines had accidents per canine combating,” Newman stated. 

An investigator with animal management was then known as to the scene and the 11 canines had been instantly taken to an area veterinarian for emergency care and remedy. 

“All the accidents had been documented and the investigation is ongoing,” Newman stated.

As of Monday, Oct. 11, Newman reported that all the canines are receiving correct veterinary care and stay within the possession of the town of Madison. The ultimate willpower as to the disposition of the animals will likely be decided at a later date by the court docket although he stated such seized animals are normally handed over to the Webster Animal Shelter when they’re not wanted for investigative functions.. 

“Within the occasion the town receives everlasting possession of the canines, as in previous instances, we take all steps essential to get the canines wholesome sufficient for switch and adoption by the Metropolis of Madison Webster Animal Shelter,” Newman stated.