‘I don’t steal’: Owner of Putnam County animal sanctuary says fraud charges are because of unfiled paperwork

‘I don’t steal’: Owner of Putnam County animal sanctuary says fraud charges are because of unfiled paperwork

The owner of Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, who is facing several fraud charges, told News4JAX that she believes the charges stem from misfiled paperwork.Edna Elaine West, 61, was arrested Friday by Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a warrant from the Department of Agriculture.The owner of the Melrose sanctuary is charged with fraud, embezzlement and making a false statement concerning funds for Rooterville Animal Sanctuary.West explaine…