Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. DESTREHAN, La. (WGNO) — Two Destrehan residents were arrested following an animal cruelty investigation that was reported on Tuesday, Jan. 14. According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies and animal control officers responded to allegations of animal cruelty at 214 Murray Hill Drive. On scene, deputies discovered that 49-year-old Doug Russell had reportedly used a machete to discipline a dog that was attacking another dog at the home the night before. Deputies say Russell did not provide aid to the dogs afterward. Texas man arrested in LaPlace, accused of manslaughter Inside of the home, deputies say they found multiple emaciated and injured dogs, which were taken to an animal shelter for medical treatment by animal control agents. Russell was arrested and faces charges of seven counts of simple animal cruelty, two counts of aggravated animal cruelty and seven counts of rabies vaccinations (required.) 48-year-old Melissa LeBlanc, who deputies also spoke to, was also arrested. She faces seven counts of simple animal cruelty and seven counts of rabies vaccinations (required.) Both suspects were taken to the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center and booked accordingly. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Louisiana Remembers Nicole Perez Murphy and Williamson carry the Pelicans to a 119-113 win over the Bulls Jeremiah Lucas' 31 points powers Bonnabel to 58-53 win over Holy Cross Nature photographer charged with migrant smuggling A retro blue VW van miraculously survives deadly Los Angeles fire