Richard Facemire

Angel Facemire

AKRON, Ohio -- An Akron couple was indicted after investigators found four malnourished dogs in their home.

Richard and Angel Facemire charged with prohibitions concerning companion animals in Summit County Common Pleas Court, records say.

The husband was also charged with aggravated possession of drugs. Police found a small amount of methamphetamine in his pants pocket when he was arrested, according to court documents.

Their cases were bound over to a Summit County grand jury. Court records do not say when the couple will be arraigned.

Officers went to the couple's Wilbur Avenue home March 7 searching for Richard Facemire who was wanted on a drug warrant. The officers came across a malnourished German Shepherd-mix.

Police found the other neglected dogs after Angel Facemire allowed the officers to search the house. Three of the dogs were taken to the Summit County Animal Shelter and the German Shepherd-mix was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

It appeared that the dogs had no food and no water, according to court records. The officers also noted that it appeared that the dogs were kept in cages for extended periods of time.

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