7 Arrested In Galveston On Narcotics, Animal Cruelty Charges

GLAVESTON, TX — Seven people face a litany of charges ranging from animal cruelty to possesson and manufacturing a controlled substance.

The seven were arrested Wednesday in the 100 block of Marlin, 100 block of 45th, and the 3800 block of R ½ after investigators were alerted to suspecious activity at those locations.

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Those arrested by the Galveston Police Department included:

• Richard Scott Osbourne
• Maria Renee Herrera
• Tatum Michelle Frey
• Jennifer Estes Jones
• Robert Anthony Henson
• John Paul Porretto
• Rodney Dale Moore

According to a KPRC report, Porretto was on parole at the time of his arrest, and his parole was revoked.

Officials said everyone else was charged with posession of a controlled substance, with one charged with cruelty to animals.

Investigators also seized three dangerous dogs from one of the homes, according to a press release.

Galveston Police Chief Vernon Hale credited observant residents for alerting police.

“This type of citizen involvement and intelligence is what will make Galveston a safer place for those who call the Island home,” he said.

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