Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man in connection to an animal cruelty case that involved over 200 animals being rescued and placed in the care of the A.N.N.A. Shelter. 

Gregory Havican, 49 of Erie faces a total of 163 charges. Havican is being charged with the following: 

  • 78 Felony Counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals causing serious Bodily Injury or Death 
  • 1 Felony Count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals Torture 
  • 19 Misdemeanor Counts of Misdemeanor Neglect of Animals for Veterinary Car
  • 65 Summary Counts of Neglect of Animals for Shelter/Protection

PSP was sent to investigate a farm in Summit Township after Troopers received a video showing the living conditions of the animals there. 

The animals were seized back in October and have been placed in the care of the A.N.N.A. Shelter. The shelter spent several hours at the scene removing 223 animals. 

Havican's Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for December 7th at 10:45 a.m. His bail is currently set at $150,000.