Man Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges in McDowell County

Rutherford County -- January 26, 2025: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office: On January 24, 2025, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Road Patrol Division, located and arrested

Michael Alan Swink whom had 6 outstanding warrants for Felony Cruelty to Animals. Swink received a $15,000 secured bond. The Sheriff's
Office would like to thank each person who reached out and assisted with locating Swink.
(As a reminder, bonds are set by a Judicial Official)

Editor's Note: A  criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

Michael Alan Swink

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