Polk County woman arrested for animal neglect

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A central Iowa woman is facing more than a dozen charges after authorities say 18 animals in poor health were recovered from her home.

Michelle Ackelson is accused of animal neglect. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the animals were taken from a mobile home on Northeast 46th Avenue.

All the animals are being examined at the Animal Rescue League…

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