On Monday, July 17, 2017, Megan Bollinger (Westminster) was charged with 72 (updated from original 36)  criminal counts of animal cruelty. The charges follow the June 22 removal of 18 horses by Carroll County Animal Control. Bollinger is scheduled to be tried in Carroll County District Court on September 19. The Equiery will follow the case, and provide more details as they become available (and can be verified by authorities).