Aubrey Dewayne Russell, 27, Leitchfield, was arrested on May 6 by local authorities.
Arresting officer, Leitchfield Police Detective Gary Troutman, explained that he had received a tip of Russell's whereabouts. Troutman went to the Leitchfield residence, and discovered Russell was there.
Russell is facing numerous charges in this case, including brutality to animals.
Troutman charged Russell with burglary third degree, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others, cruelty to animals first degree and persistent felony offender first degree.
The indictment was acquired for Russell’s arrest during a grand jury hearing on May 6.
He is currently being held in the Grayson County Detention Center on a $25,000 full cash bond.
Last month the police revealed a clue that was discovered on site at the animal shelter.
Troutman felt the cap that was found was critical to breaking the case wide open.
In addition to the investigation that police were pursuing, the Humane Society of the United States decided to offer a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the assailant.
Russell allegedly broke into the animal shelter on February 24 and let several dogs out of their cages, stole petty cash from the location and barricaded a large dog in a room with many cats.
Two of the cats were brutally killed in the altercation.
A city worker and one of the shelter’s volunteers discovered the bloody mess the morning after the break-in.
Animal shelter volunteer Lindsey Shaffar said she was glad to hear that police captured Russell. Shaffar added since the attack, the security around the complex has been increased.
AAA Security Systems, located in Bowling Green, had already installed 24-hour surveillance cameras. A city worker also works on a regular basis with volunteers at the shelter, to help ensure proper safety of the animals.
Since the announcement of the February animal attack the shelter has received donations and support from 34 states and six countries.
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