Cody Allen Freeman, 33, has pleaded not guilty to animal-mistreatment charges, according to TMJ4 News. The station reported that he was evicted from his apartment on Oct. 12 and that a court order bars him from owning or caring for animals. His pre-trial conference is scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Sheboygan County Courthouse.
The case involves five cats found in Freeman’s apartment in the 400 block of Appleton Street. Seehafer News, citing Plymouth Deputy Police Chief Matthew Starker, reported that the unit contained extensive accumulations of feces and urine, as well as fleas and other insects. Officers needed breathing equipment and protective clothing to enter, and the cats were taken to the Sheboygan County Humane Society for care, the outlet reported.
The outlets reported different charge totals. TMJ4 reported that Freeman faces 20 charges, to which he pleaded not guilty; Seehafer reported that he was arrested on 25 charges.
