2 Men Charged with Animal Cruelty After Charred Dog Remains Found in Maryland Woods

Paul Thomas Baylor III (left) and Justin Uzonna Anabaraonye.Photo:Allegany County Detention Center

Allegany County Detention Center

Two Maryland men were arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after police found charred dog remains in the woods, authorities said.

On March 15, authorities conducted a search at a location in Cumberland, Md., about 140 miles northwest of Baltimore. During a search of a wooded area on the property, investigators recovered seven “charred remains of various dog breeds in what appeared to be a burn pile,” the statement reads.

Additionally, the skeletal remains of several other dogs were discovered throughout the property grounds, authorities said.

According to the sheriff’s office, the state fire marshal’s K9 team was called to the scene and determined that some type of accelerant had been used.

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The investigation led to Baylor being charged with four counts of animal cruelty, while Anabaraonye was charged with six counts of animal cruelty and one count of aggravated animal cruelty, according to the sheriff’s office.

Both men were remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center, pending bond review. It’s unclear if the suspects have entered pleas or retained attorneys.

source: people.com