TN Department of Health takes action against accused animal hoarder Geoffrey Peterson

TENNESSEE -- Tennessee's Department of Health has taken action against three area medical professionals after criminal charges were filed, according to a released statement. One of these individuals include:

Geoffrey Peterson, of Dunlap, had his registered nurse and advanced practice nurses licenses suspended by the department. The department released a statement saying Peterson was unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence.

Peterson is accused of abusing and hoarding more than 80 animals. Some of them were found dead by authorities.

 

 

 

Peterson, who faces charges of four counts of aggravated animal cruelty, is due in court today in Sequatchie County.

(WCRB - Feb 20, 2015)

Earlier:

• 50 dogs, a parrot and a goat rescued in Sequatchie County