SMITHFIELD – The reported owner of two dogs has been charged with animal cruelty. Glen Richard Kretzschmar, 48, of Smithfield was arrested by Smithfield Police around 11:48pm Tuesday, April 23 at the Village Motor Lodge on Mallard Road.
Police received information Kretzchmar was staying in a room at the motel and went to serve an outstanding arrest warrant from Harnett County for violating a domestic violence protection order.
While being detained, Kretzchmar reportedly told police he had two dogs in the room. Police said the animals showed signs of malnourishment. Animal control was called to take custody of the dogs.
Kretzchmar was charged with two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. The dogs will remain in the custody of animal control pending disposition of the animal cruelty charges in district court. The case is tentatively scheduled for May 15.