Animal Abuse Probe Leads to Seizure of 100,000 Pills

An investigation into allegations of animal abuse at a home in unincorporated Oregon City led to four arrests, the recovery of more than one dozen dogs, and the seizure of 100,000 pills.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says that deputies with the county's Inter-agency Task Force executed a search warrant at 16434 South Harding Road early Wednesday after receiving information about the conditions of a dog breeding operation there.

They recovered: 10 labrador puppies (all 14-weeks-old), four newborn chihuahuas, two adult chihuahuas, and one adult German Shepherd.

Promotional materials found on-site stated that the occupants were breeding pure AKC registered Black Lab puppies. The advertisements stated that the puppies were in a "loving home" and "always around children" -- further stating that the puppies came from a "champion bloodline."

Responding deputies found dead rats in the puppies' drinking water, as well large amounts of dog feces and urine in the animals' pens where they lived and played.

Deputies seized more than $7,000 in cash and approximately 100,000 Tramadol opioid pills at the scene.

They arrested: Natalya Koroteev, who is charged with distribution of a controlled substance; Ivan Koroteev, who is being held on a probation warrant; Irina Koroteev, who is charged with distribution of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence; and Dmitry Koroteev, who is charged with failure to appear for a driving with a suspended license charge.

Investigators are looking for anyone who might have had dealings with the Koroteevs. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at http://web3.clackamas.us/contact/tip.jsp -- please reference CCSO Case # 16-70352.

Photos courtesy Clackamas County Sheriff's Office