Jana GarrettThu, April 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM UTC0HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Two were arrested on drug charges, when officers also discovered alleged animal neglect.According to the Evansville Police Department (EPD), law enforcement officers were notified that there was animal neglect occurring in the area of Cherry Street in Evansville. Deputies say Evansville Police Department humane officers and animal control officers went to investigate.EPD says officers spoke with both Victoria Hidbrader and Joshua Evinger at the Cherry Street property. When officers asked to search the apartment, Evinger and Hidbrader denied entry and said there were no animals in the apartment. However, there were animals on a property out in Vanderburgh County. Officers say the two suspects said they would meet the officers at the county property in question. Parents of Miya Rudd to stand trial for murder in September According to officers, officers headed to the property and discovered 12 dogs, where all but one had improper shelter. The dogs also did not have access to potable water, and only some of the dogs had access to food. Also at the property was a pregnant cat in a carrier that was actively in labor. The cat was immediately taken to Animal Control, where the cat delivered kittens that later died.Officers say they acquired a warrant then went to search the apartment, where they found one dog in similar condition, despite the two suspects claiming there were no animals in the apartment.AdvertisementOfficers also found a glass pipe with residue inside it, as well as a pill bottle that allegedly belonged to someone who didn’t live in the apartment. Couple arrested after filthy conditions found during warrant service EPD says both Hidbrader and Evinger were taken to jail, and all animals were seized. Officers say three dogs tested positive for parvo, and the dogs later received treatment….
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