Heidi Leuders was charged with five counts of animal cruelty. (Fairfield Police Department)
A Connecticut woman was arrested Tuesday after police discovered crates of dogs' remains inside her home in November.
Fairfield police responded to Heidi Lueders’ home on Nov. 14 after a report of animal cruelty, the Greenwich Free Press reported. Police discovered the remains while conducting a search warrant.
The dogs had been neglected inside their crates and all that remained were the canines’ skeletons, the newspaper reported. The woman’s landlady discovered the remains.
A warrant for Leuders’ arrest was issued on Nov. 29 and authorities at the time were determining the terms of Lueders’ surrender, WFSB-TV reported.
Leuders, who lives in New Canaan, turned herself into Fairfield police Tuesday.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
She was charged with five counts of animal cruelty and first-degree criminal damage to her landlord’s property. She was released from jail after posting $50,000 bond.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
