Clay County Sheriff Investigators have arrested and charged Perry Cummings, Sr. with 3 counts of animal cruelty. The charges stem from the neglect of 3 horses. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott stated one of the horses had to be put down by a deputy after consulting with a veterinary due to the condition of the horse. The other 2 horses were picked up by Horse Rescue of Lowndes County and were reported to be in poor condition but stable. Bond was set at $1,182.75 for Cummings.

Scott said Cummings will have a court appearance in Clay County Justice Court on August 15th.

Scott stated the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case and anyone with any information is encouraged to contact investigators at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 662-494-2896 or the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151.