MARQUETTE, MI— Two Republic residents wanted for animal abandonment and cruelty have been arrested downstate.
On December 8th, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release asking people to be on the lookout for Kenneth Barterian, 65, and Susan Barterian, 61. They were accused of abandoning several animals, which ended up at UPAWS. Felony warrants were issued for their arrest.
Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt said Tuesday he received a tip through the department’s app regarding the Barterians’ location. The couple was arrested in Oakland County and brought back to the Upper Peninsula.
Both are charged with abandonment/cruelty, 4-10 animals. They posted $500 bonds and are scheduled to be arraigned January 9th.
