Authorities ask for public tips as part of Animal Control Officer Week effort
WELD COUNTY, Colo. — The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two individuals wanted in connection with animal-related offenses, highlighting the cases during National Animal Control Officer Week.
Jose Nava-Arjon, 23, is wanted on charges including failure to appear and alleged animal cruelty involving failure to provide care. He is described as a 6-foot-tall male weighing approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Charlene Stepanski-Gallaspie, 55, is also being sought on charges related to alleged animal neglect, mistreatment, and operating pet care services without a license. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing about 145 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Authorities say she may be in the Fort Collins area or possibly in Texas.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about either individual’s whereabouts to contact investigators. Tips can be submitted by calling (970) 350-9600 or the tip line at (970) 304-6464, or by emailing [email protected]. Officials ask that tips not be posted on social media.
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