GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (WSIL) -- Livingston County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into animal cruelty at a residence on East Tennessee Street.

Deputies executed a search warrant on Friday, September 19, 2025, with animal control assistance. The sheriff's office said they discovered nine deceased dogs and rescued one dog, placing it with animal control.

Michelle Godwin, 43, of Grand Rivers, was arrested and cited with nine counts of torture of a dog or cat.

The investigation remains active.

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