Officials seize dozens of animals from Magna woman


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(KSL News) Salt Lake County Animal Control officers took about 50 cows and 20 goats and sheep from Magna resident Mary Sutton this afternoon following multiple accusations of animal cruelty.

Officials seize dozens of animals from Magna woman

The officers say they've received many complaints over the past several weeks from neighbors and the property owner, Kennecott Copper, claiming Sutton's animal were being mistreated and even starving.

Two weeks ago, officials seized more than a dozen cats from Sutton's home. They will now determine if she faces animal cruelty charges.

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