Posted on 12/08/2010, 9:43 am, by mySteinbach

RCMP have charged a Swan River man after investigating allegations of cruelty to animals.

On December 7, 2010, Swan River RCMP charged 68-year-old Walter Goba of the RM of Swan River with 44 counts of causing damage or injury to animals under the Criminal Code.

The charges relate to 27 dogs, 2 donkeys and 15 horses considered unhealthy, neglected and not being properly cared for.

Goba is scheduled to appear in Swan River Court on January 19, 2011.

Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497