WAKEFIELD, MI-- Two Gogebic County men are jailed on animal cruelty charges.
Sheriff’s officials say the arrest of Gerald Herlache, 51, and Lawrence Murphy, 52, was the result of an investigation into a residence in the city of Wakefield. Nineteen animals were seized after deputies executed a search warrant late last week.
Both suspects are charged with two counts of felony cruelty to 10 or more animals. Both remain lodged in the Gogebic County Jail on 10 percent of a $20,000 bond.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the City of Wakefield, the Wakefield Fire Department, and the HOPE Animal Shelter.
