More than 50 people from 12 different animal advocacy organizations and shelters in Florida have signed a 197-page complaint, requesting the state launch a criminal investigation into the Union County Animal Control office.

Animal Control and Protection Services (ACPS) is looking for the community’s help to pinpoint individuals responsible for abuse and neglect that led to a dog’s death.

A 38-year-old woman turned herself into authorities three months after multiple dead animals were discovered at an abandoned and severely dilapidated home on Maluke Lane in Middleburg.