PEORIA, Ill. – A South Peoria man has been arrested after allegedly threatening Peoria County Animal Protection Services employees with a knife.
Peoria Police says officers responded Tuesday just after 4:30 P.M. to Garden and Ligonier, making contact with the suspect, identified as 54-year-old James Brazee.
PCAPS personnel told police they responded to the area on reports of a malnourished dog, finding five dogs and four puppies during a welfare check.
Police say the dogs reportedly were living in poor conditions, appearing malnourished, infested with fleas, and suffering from sores. They were taken into protective custody.
Brazee allegedly exited the house and allegedly threatened the PCAPS employees with a knife during their investigation, with two pocket knives reportedly found on him during a search by police.
Brazee was arrested for Aggravated Assault and nine counts of Animal Cruelty, and taken to the Peoria County Jail.
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