Aaron Balsamo has been placed on administrative leave as director of the Humane Society of Wicomico County.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports that Balsamo has been in the position since March of 2016 and hove over seen two major incidents of animal abuse during that time.
The paper reports that he could not be reached for comment.
Meanwhile, Kevin Usilton the former executive director has taken over the position on an interim basis.
He told the Daily Times that he had been asked to fill the position for an indefinite period of time on a part-time basis.
The humane society has a contract with Wicomico County and the city of Delmar for animal control services.
