Dozens of Dogs Rescued in Buncombe County, Woman Faces Multiple Charges

Buncombe County -- January 31, 2023: Deputies from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office's Animal Services
Unit delivered a search warrant

to 138 Tall Tree Lane in the Leicester neighborhood at around 9 a.m. today.

With the help of the ASPCA, more than 25 dogs were saved from the house (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Additionally, other neglected animals were discovered inside the house.

From Buncombe County Sheriff's Office:

Lindsey Trevor Rue of 138 Tall Tree Lane has been charged with multiple felonies including:
• Felony Kill Animal by Starvation
• Felony Animal Cruelty
• Child Neglect
• Resist Delay or Obstruct
Additional charges may be forthcoming as this investigation continues.
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the staff and numerous volunteers with the ASPCA that worked today to transport and provide medical care to the animals seized from the property this morning.
"Thank you to Sgt. Robinson and our Animal Services Unit for conducting this long-term investigation," says Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller.

 Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

WNCTIMES by Marjorie Farrington