Husband and wife arrested for alleged Webster Parish ‘puppy mill,’ bond set

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The husband and wife are facing hundreds of counts of animal cruelty to animals for operating what officers believe is a ‘puppy mill’ and face further charges set on Thursday, March 13.

The investigation, which began two weeks ago, officers found animals living in their own feces and urine in cages and pens in and outside the property. Many were without water and food.

On Sunday, March 2, the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office staff found more than 20 sick dogs and puppies abandoned on Dement Rd, south of Doyline, which led them to the suspects’ mobile home in the 300 block of Stable Dr.

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said Mrs. Kimberly Crowley, 58, of Doyline was taken into custody just after 2 p.m. Thursday and booked into the parish jail. On Friday, March 6, the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that Crowley’s husband was also arrested and booked into Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.

Sheriff Parker states that Mrs. Crowley faces 132 counts of cruelty to animals, both simple and aggravated. Her bond on the theft charge is set at $10,000, and she is currently being held under a bond totaling $510,000.

On March 7, a second suspect, Alan Crowley, was arrested for what officers believe is a ‘puppy mill,’ facing 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies traced evidence to her mobile home.

Her husband, is also facing the same cruelty to animals charges. He is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center facing a $500,000 bond.

Parker said Kimberly Crowley is accused of allegedly charging varying monthly fees totaling more than $2,000 to an individual for caring for a horse at her Stable Drive property. The decomposed body of the animal reportedly was found on the property, indicating it had been dead for months.

In text messages with the client, Crowley reportedly claimed the animal was “looking good, living its best life and doing good” while she continued to collect fees for its care. Sargent Damian Christian interviewed the horse’s owner and learned payments had been made for the animal’s care from October 2023 until February of this year.

During a follow-up search of the property, Sgt. Christian found the remains of what is suspected to be the horse in question. “The animal was completely decomposed, indicating it had been dead for several months and Crowley allegedly continued collecting fees.

On Thursday, March 13, detectives ordered a condemnation order on Mr. and Mrs. Crowley’s property, 334 Stable Drive, officers described the animals’ living conditions as ‘deplorable’ and believe the property has become a ‘public health hazard.’

Authorities said they found approximately 60 dogs of all ages and sizes in cages throughout the residence. Some cages reportedly held multiple large dogs in conditions that were described as inhumane.

“There was urine and feces everywhere, and some of the animals were in cages without food or water,” Parker said. “And there were people living in this place with all these animals. I don’t think I’ve seen this type of condition before.”

WPSO Sheriff Jason Parker said Major Robert Hayden confronted Crowley with evidence, she asked if she could pay a fine and have this all forgotten.

“Major Hayden’s answer wasn’t what this person wanted to hear,” Parker said. “He informed her that she absolutely was not getting off with a fine. She was going to be taken into custody.”

Deputies have provided food and water for all the dogs, and at least one officer will stay at the residence throughout the night to ensure the animals do not wander off. The rescue shelter, LaMa, has been notified and has agreed to pick up the animals for a veterinary inspection.

“Those animals appeared to be in good condition, but they will be checked also,” he said. “But if I have my way, she’ll never again be allowed to own even a goldfish.”

According to the sheriff’s office, an inspection of other parts of the Stable Drive property revealed additional dead animals, including dogs, a horse, and goats.

WPSO Chief Parker said no other properties in the Stable Dr. area have been the subject of complaints or suspicions.

“We have no reason to believe there has been any other questionable or illegal activities in that area,” he said. “The condemnation order covers only the Crowley property.”

Both Kimberly and Adam Crowley are in parish custody facing multiple charges of cruelty to animals. Adam Crowley is being held on a $500,000 bond. Kimberly Crowley also faces an additional felony theft charge with a $510,000 bond set.