At approximately 2:55pm, Merissa Marie Noonan, 21, of Woodburn surrendered to Deputy Dale Huitt at the Marion County Jail, 4000 Aumsville Highway, in Salem.
Noonan claimed to have seen media coverage focusing on her as a wanted suspect. She contacted an attorney and made arrangements to meet our deputy at the Jail Saturday afternoon.
Noonan was booked on 149 counts of Animal Neglect 2 (misdemeanor). Her bail is set at $372,500. She is due in court on Tuesday, January 22nd at 3:00pm.
Noonan was one of three board members at the Willamette Valley Animal Rescue, 8955 Pueblo Avenue NE in Brooks. She, along with Alicia Marie Inglish and Amanda Noelle Oakley, will face criminal charges for the neglect of the dogs seized last Sunday.
Deputy Huitt's investigation in on going; with several witnesses yet to be interviewed. It is possible that additional arrests will be made. The animals remain in the custody of the Oregon Humane Society, Willamette Human Society and the Marion County Dog Control.
Our Office would like to thank the many callers who have provided tips and background information in this investigation.
Further updates may be issued.
(Marion Co. Sheriff's Office - Jan 20, 2013)
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