WEST HAVERSTRAW – State Police and agents from the Hudson Valley SPCA have arrested a 59-year-old West Haverstraw man on two counts of failing to provide sustenance to animals, a misdemeanor under state law.

Police arrested Robert Everle and searched his residence at 48 North Wayne Avenue where they found sheep, chickens, rabbits, a dog, three puppies, kittens, ducks, guinea hens and fowl.

The animals were examined by veterinarians and sick ones were removed to local vets’ offices for treatment.

Everle was arraigned and released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance in August.