Steffen Baldwin of the Humane Society in Marysville, Ohio acted as a Humane Agent who investigated cases of pet and livestock abuse and appeared to be an animal lover.
MORGAN GSTALTER: An Ohio animal rights advocate and former director of a local Humane Society is facing 42 felony indictment charges connected to alleged animal abuse and the deaths of at least 18 dogs. Steffen Baldwin, 39, was arrested this week after U.S. Marshals posed as potential customers in California, more than three years after he fled an investigation in Ohio…
Baldwin was the leader of the Union County Humane Society in Marysville, acted as a Humane agent who investigated cases of pet and livestock abuse, and founded his own nonprofit agency. The Dispatch reported that he appeared to be an animal lover who seemed especially passionate about helping dogs deemed difficult or dangerous. He was described as charming and confident, traits that made him appear trustworthy to pet owners.
However, police believe that persona was a ruse. Authorities allege that he convinced pet owners that he would rehabilitate their dogs or find them new homes but was actually taking the money for personal use while euthanizing the animals without consent… Baldwin currently faces dozens of felony indictments, including cruelty to companion animals, grand theft, bribery, telecommunications fraud, tampering with evidence and impersonating a peace officer. SOURCE…
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