Jeffrey R. Yeakel, of the 300 block of Morgans Choice Road, was released on unsecured bail after being charged today with three misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals, said Major Brian Whipple.
The court also ordered Yeakel not to obtain any new animals until his case has been adjudicated.
SPCA animal agents seized three Quarter horses, a Fox Trotter and an Arabian horse from Yeakel’s property Oct. 17 after they received an anonymous call that the horses were in poor health.
The animals were found to be severely underweight and in need of veterinary care, Whipple said.
Yeakel was told in July by a veterinarian that the four mares and one gelding would each have to gain between 153 and 333 pounds to be brought up to the appropriate weight, but he failed to comply with the recommendations, Whipple said.
The five horses have since been surrendered to the SPCA and are under the care of an equine veterinarian, who expects the animals will make a full recovery in time.
The Kent County SPCA is providing emergency medical treatment and shelter for the neglected animals and seeks donations from the public to help in their care.
Donations can be sent to the Kent County SPCA at 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934.
(Delaware Online - Oct 25, 2012)
Name: Jeffrey R. Yeakel
Address: 355 Morgans Choice Road, Camden, DE 19934
DOB: 3-11-1977
Previous Violations:
- Offense: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONTACT THIRD DEGREE. Disposition Date: 03/31/1997
- Offense:UNLAWFUL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE THIRD DEGREE-VICTIM LESS THAN 16 YEARS OF AGE. Disposition Date: 04/03/1997
- Offense: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONTACT SECOND DEGREE HAVE SEXUAL CONTACT. Disposition Date: 06/15/2000
