A local farm sits empty of animals and children after Davie police arrested its owner Thursday on 16 counts of animal cruelty.
Officers said the animals at “Family Farms” were severely underfed, prompting their removal and charges against owner Robert Hoover.
Animals found in poor condition, report says
According to an arrest report, police conducted covert investigations and observed alarming conditions on the property.
“Both times the bovines on the property have their spinal columns, ribs, and hip bone protruding that would suggest they are being underfed,” the report states. Officers also noted,…