(FOX40.COM) - - A homeless female who was living with 6 pet dogs in an SUV was arrested for apparently abusing one of them in a parking area.

On Nov. 27 at 6:21 a.m. Winters Police Department officers stated they got a call about a lady choking and beating a canine in the parking lot near Starbucks on Matsumoto Lane.

Upon arrival to the scene, an officer reported that the lady barricaded herself in a black SUV with many canines and threatened the officer with a weapon. The officer asked for backup and got assistance from the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.

Police determined the female as 25-year-old Anastasia Mischenko. They stated after over 30 minutes of negotiating with her, she left the automobile, however withstood being apprehended.

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Mischenko was ultimately placed under arrest and booked at Yolo County Jail for misdemeanor animal cruelty and resisting/obstructing an officer. Officials state she will be evaluated by psychological health personnel at the jail.

Yolo County Animal Services Shelter took custody of 6 canines that remained in the vehicle. Animal services staff will supposedly evaluate and treat the canines for medical needs.