Animal cruelty investigation ends with multiple charges

An investigation into animal cruelty in Washington resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old man on drug charges, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. During the search, officials recovered several illegal items in the possession of Jacoby Deshawn Joubert, of the 300 block of West Garrier Street, Washington, a news release stated. Bellard stated, “l was a…