Winsted woman accused of animal cruelty faces 2 new charges

Sara Smolak was previously charged with mistreating 40 dogs in Winsted and Norwalk.

News 12 Staff

Sep 12, 2025, 11:48 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Two new charges have been filed against a Winsted woman accused of animal cruelty.
Norwalk police say two dogs left in the care of Sara Smolak between November and December lost significant weight.
Smolak had previously been charged with mistreating 40 dogs in Winsted and Norwalk.