On September 9, 2013...
Livingston Police Department was dispatched to the Walmart Supercenter located at 1620 W Church Street after receiving a complaint of two canines being left unattended in a motor vehicle. Upon officers arrival the vehicle was located along with the canines unattended inside the vehicle. The canines were removed by the officers and placed in a cooler environment with air condition while the owner(s) were located. After further investigation and speaking with the witness it was determined that the canines had been left in the hot vehicle for a undisclosed amount of time. The owner later arrived back to her vehicle while officers were still on scene. The owner was then identified as Vicki Stimac(58) of Shepherd, Texas. The owner was later arrested and charged with Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals which is a Class A misdemeanor.
The offense of Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $4000.00 or confinement in jail not to exceed one year or both.
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