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Bentleyville man headed to trial on animal cruelty charges
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A Bentleyville man accused of keeping dogs in extremely poor condition will head to trial on more than 90 charges.
Fredrick A. Frameli, 73, appeared before District Judge Curtis Thompson Monday morning for a preliminary hearing. Thompson held all charges against Frameli for the court of common pleas.
According to the criminal complaint, Hidden Valley Animal Clinic in Peters Township contacted police after Frameli brought two dogs in for an appointment in December.
Frameli brought additional dogs to Hidden Valley in the following weeks. At each appointment, the dogs were found to be in unhealthy condition.
When police served a search warrant on Jan. 23 at Frameli’s home in the 100 block of Spring Street, they found a dozen dogs between the ages of 6 months and 1 year that were malnourished.
According to the complaint, the dogs also had abnormal blood work, heavy dental tartar and long, overgrown toenails.
Frameli faces more than 20 felonies of aggravated cruelty to animals, as well misdemeanor charges of cruelty and neglect to animals. He is currently free on $500,000 unsecured bond.
Formal arraignment is scheduled for 1 p.m. March 28 at the Washington County Courthouse.