June 2026 – Alena Horbatko (54) was arrested and charged with 67 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. Police said nearly 100 cats were found allegedly living in squalid conditions along with her 18- and 11-year-old daughters. She pled not guilty. According to the criminal complaint, police observed 65 cats inside the home and 2 dogs located in the backyard. Horbatko was released on her own recognizance and is due back in court.  The local city shelter is taking in many of the cats, but they are running out of space and reaching out to other rescues to take in some cats.