Animal Cruelty Case

02/06/2009
PRESS RELEASE RELEASE DATE: 02/06/09 CONTACT INFO: Charles Branson Douglas County District Attorney 785-841-0211 cbranson@douglas-county.com ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announced today that Mr. Cem Basoflas, 20, was charged with one count of cruelty to animals. The Lawrence Police Department arrested Basoflas after being called to the 2100 block of Heatherwood Drive regarding suspicious activity. The Lawrence Police continue their investigation and it is possible additional charges may be filed. Branson advised, "This is a very serious case and we will be proceeding as such." The Court set Basoflas' bond at $12,000 cash or surety and if he does bond out, he is required to surrender his passport to Douglas County Court Services. He will have his next court appearance in the Division One Courtroom of the The Honorable Robert W. Fairchild on February 24th at 2:00 p.m. The charge listed is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty -30-

Media Contact:
Cheryl L. Wright-Assistant to the District Attorney
District Attorney's Office
785-841-0211
cwright@douglas-county.com