LATEST: CACC administrative coordinator arrested
Another arrest has been made by Columbus police in an animal shelter investigation.
The third arrest of today was done around 2:40 P.M. by law enforcement. According to jail records, Contreana Pearson, the Administrative Coordinator of the Columbus Animal Control and Care Center was arrested.
She is charged with three counts of cruelty to animals, euthanasia of dogs and cats by animal sh.., methods of disposal of dead animals, and violation of oath by public officer.
Earlier today, an animal control officer and the former center’s veterinarian was arrested in connection to the investigation.
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