DOYLINE, LA – A Doyline woman is facing 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies uncovered a large-scale animal neglect case at her rural mobile home.
Kimberly B. Crowley, 58, was arrested Thursday afternoon and is being held in the Webster Parish Jail without bond, according to Sheriff Jason Parker.
The arrest follows an investigation into the illegal dumping of numerous dogs on Dement Road, south of Doyline, last Sunday.
Major Robert Hayden, Lt. Chuck Clark, and Deputy Justin Spillers tracked evidence from the abandoned dogs to Crowley’s residence on Stable Drive.
Upon entering the home, deputies discovered approximately 60 dogs of various ages and sizes confined in cages. Some enclosures contained multiple large dogs in what authorities described as inhumane conditions.
“There was urine and feces everywhere, and some of the animals were in cages without food or water,” Parker said. “And there were people living in this place with all these animals. I don’t think I’ve seen this type of condition before.”
Investigators believe Crowley was operating an unlicensed “puppy mill,” selling dogs through social media. When confronted with evidence, she allegedly asked if she could simply pay a fine to resolve the situation.
“Major Hayden’s answer wasn’t what this person wanted to hear,” Parker said. “He informed her that she absolutely was not getting off with a fine. She was going to be taken into custody.”
Deputies have since provided food and water for the animals, with at least one officer remaining on-site overnight to prevent them from wandering. The rescue organization LaMa has been contacted and will arrange veterinary evaluations for the dogs.
In addition to the dogs, authorities found other animals on the property, including horses, pigs, cats, ducks, and geese. These animals appeared to be in better condition but will also be assessed.
“If I have my way, she’ll never again be allowed to own even a goldfish,” Parker said.
