CHEYENNE — Authorities had to wear full body suits and respirator masks to protect themselves from health hazards while recovering animals from “abhorrent” conditions south of Cheyenne last week, according to court documents released Wednesday.

The additional safety precautions were deemed necessary when the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Animal Control executed a warrant and seized more than 100 animals from Michael Ohern’s residence in the 200 block of H Bar E Drive on Oct. 10.

Ohern was arrested the same day on 22 counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals.

Court documents described “filthy” conditions that were “unsafe for living for humans and animals.” The warrant service uncovered feces on the walls, doors and floors, excessive garbage and debris, and mice and ins

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