A man was arrested after over 20 dogs were found confined in horrific conditions inside of a camper in Pelahatchie.

According to Detective Ryan Edwards with the Pelahatchie Police Department, police learned of a man, identified as Matthew Lawrence Felsher, who had over 20 dogs confined inside of a small camper.

The dogs were living in horrific conditions. Detectives learned that Felsher already had multiple warrants for his arrest and he was immediately taken into custody.

Along with the other warrants, he was given 20 additional charges of animal cruelty by the Pelahatchie Police Department.

De called several neighboring police agencies to ask for help removing the dogs and giving them a safe place to stay.

Pearl Police Department sent their animal control officers to help.

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