Montrose Man Now Facing 84 Felony Animal Cruelty Charges in Horse Neglect Case

Montrose man now facing 84 felony animal cruelty charges in horse neglect case

MONTROSE, Colo. (KRDO) – A Montrose County man previously cited for misdemeanor animal cruelty is now facing 84 felony charges after prosecutors formally upgraded his charges following a deeper review of the evidence and the suspect’s prior history, according to the 7th Judicial District Attorney's Office. On Aug. 11, Scott Flores, 61, was issued a summons by the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office for 84 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. The c…

DA ups July animal cruelty charges to felonies

Animal cruelty charges filed against a Montrose man over his alleged mistreatment of livestock and dogs have been upped to felony-level cruelty, 7th Judicial District Attorney Anna Cooling announced Tuesday.

Man has 84 animal cruelty charges upgraded to felonies

MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) - The Montrose County man who was issued a misdemeanor summons on 84 counts of animal cruelty in August had his charges bumped up to felonies. Seventh Judicial District Attorney Anna Cooling announced Tuesday that Scott Flores, 61, had his charges upgraded after evaluation and due to a previous offense. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) first learned of the alleged animal abuse on May 31 after receiving a repo…