Laura Verret 57 yoa. of River Road Berwick, was arrested on Monday April 3, 2023 at 9:30 amfor:
23 COUNTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY (Berwick Warrant)
On March 5, 2023 the Berwick Police Department animal warden received a complaint of alleged animal cruelty at a residence on River Road in Berwick. The complaint received concerned a large number of animals including dogs, cats, nutria rats, and raccoons, inside the residence in small cages and in unsanitary living conditions.
Investigators responded and learned that there were 40 different animals at the residence and that the home was abandoned with no electricity. Upon further investigation, it was learned that the residence and animals belonged to Laura Verret of Berwick. With the assistance of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and local animal rescues, the animals were safely removed from the residence. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries removed a nutria rat, raccoon, and a wild dove. The animal rescue, removed a number of dogs, cats, birds, and chickens.
Following the investigation, Verret was issued a citation through Wildlife and Fisheries for possessing the wild animals. In conclusion of the investigation, a warrant was issued for Verret’s arrest for 23 counts of Animal Cruelty. On Monday, April 3, 2023 Verret turned herself into the Berwick Police Department where she was booked on the warrant for 23 Counts of Animal Cruelty.