A Bradenton husband and wife were arrested on animal cruelty charges stemming from an investigation into their animal sanctuary.
According to reports, 51-year-old Alan Napier and 45-year-old Sheree Napier were arrested on Thursday at their home in Bradenton.
The Napier's are charged with 15 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, and Alan is also charged with one count of fraud.
The animal cruelty charges involve nine dogs, five horses and one cat.
In the beginning of February deputies executed a search warrant at Napier’s Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary located at 20010 State Road 64 East.
Over 300 dogs, cats, horses, pigs and other animals were confiscated from the property.
The investigation continues and additional charges are possible.