Woman bites state trooper. Neglected animals seized. What police are saying

A Delta County lady who police say bit a state trooper investigating an animal neglect report has been arrested, Michigan State Police mentioned, and quite a few useless and malnourished animals have been seized and faraway from the property.

The MSP mentioned in a February 5 publish on X Officers found numerous dead animals on Feb. 4 on the Cornell Township property, together with cats, rabbits, pigs and goats.

As well as, police discovered 14 cats, 12 rabbits and a sheep that appeared malnourished and in an unhealthy situation. The animals have been seized and faraway from the property, police mentioned. The Delta Animal Shelter assisted with the animals.

Brianna Makosky, 22, was charged in 94th District Courtroom with three felony counts of resisting/obstructing/assaulting a police officer. Her bond was set at $4,000 money/bond. She is scheduled to seem in court docket on February 19, 2026.

Michigan State Police Troopers Gladstone acquired a report on February 3 alleging a number of people have been concerned in animal neglect.

“After an preliminary investigation, a search warrant was obtained for additional proof at a location on County Highway 426 in Cornell Township. On February 4, 2026, troopers accomplished a search warrant on the location,” MSP mentioned. Through the search, the useless and malnourished animals have been discovered.

“Whereas trying to finish their investigation, a feminine on scene started resisting/obstructing troopers and refusing to comply with lawful instructions given to her,” the MSP mentioned. “The girl then bit one of many troopers on the wrist. She was instructed she was below arrest, and he or she continued to struggle with the troopers, together with trying to chew one other trooper.”

Police mentioned she was arrested and booked into the Delta County Jail.

The animal neglect investigation stays ongoing, MSP mentioned, and will probably be submitted to the Delta County Prosecutor’s Workplace for overview as soon as the investigation is full.