Indianapolis, IN – A grizzly scene unfolded in Indianapolis in June after police uncovered multiple animal corpses inside a rental van, prompting a renewed animal cruelty investigation and a plea for public assistance.
According to IMPD News, officers responded to the 900 block of W. Morris Street at approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, where they encountered Krystal Scott and a rental van. Scott was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Office for an alleged probation violation related to a 2020 animal cruelty case. Following her arrest, IMPD Nuisance Abatement detectives executed a search warrant on the van, allegedly discovering multiple animal remains believed to be from both dogs and cats.
Investigators allege Scott acquired animals from individuals offering free pets for adoption through social media groups. According to IMPD, many of these meetups took place at or near Greenwood Park Mall, with Scott reportedly using a Sprinter rental van with Arizona plates (AM95046).
Detectives are urging anyone who may have given or received an animal from Krystal Scott, or interacted with her via social media regarding the described van, to contact IMPD Nuisance Abatement at (317) 327-1270 or IMPD_NuisanceAbatement@indy.gov. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477).
Additionally, police report that 14 live animals were confiscated and relocated to Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS). Individuals who believe their animal may be among those seized are encouraged to contact IACS at (317) 327-1397.
Authorities emphasize that information from the public could be critical in advancing the ongoing investigation.
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