(Herkimer, NY – Nov. 8, 2013) State Police arrested and charged Barbara A. Smith, age 65, from 4231 State Highway 28 in Herkimer with 12 counts of “Failure to Provide Sustenance” section 353 of the New York State Agricultural and Markets Law, a class “A” misdemeanor.
On Oct. 13 Troopers were called to the Smith residence after a citizen passing by observed numerous dogs malnourished in the front yard.
Smith was arraigned at the Herkimer Town Court by Judge Michael A Petucci, and Released on Own Recognizance until her court date on Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the same court.
Additionally, she was charged by the Town of Herkimer Dog Control Officer Kimber Elthorp for 12 counts of not having a licensed dog and 12 counts of not having rabies vaccinations.