UPDATE: Monroe County Animal Control is preparing dozens of additional charges against four suspects following a dog attack that left a 71-year-old woman injured, Sheriff Tommy Jones reports.

Sheriff Jones says the four suspects will face 12 counts for dogs without rabies vaccinations and 26 counts of animal cruelty. Twenty-seven dogs were seized from the scene — including the victim’s pet, 13 adult dogs, and 13 puppies.

In addition, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is charging Ricky Lee Burris with owning a vicious dog as a felon and failing to register as a sex offender. Investigators say Burris did not meet the required reporting deadlines under Tennessee’s Sex Offender Act. He is currently on medical furlough.

The other suspects remain in jail. Sara June Burris’ bond was set at

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