The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Animal Services officers, conducted an operation in Clements, Californiawhich resulted in the arrest of a woman after 27 dead horses were discovered on several properties.
During the search, authorities found other horses alive, but in deplorable conditions and with restricted access to food and water, the sheriff’s office said, according to ABCNews.
In this sense, the woman identified as Jan Johnson, a resident of Clements, was put behind bars and faces multiple charges, including animal cruelty, threats to a public official, criminal threats and possession of a short-barreled firearm. He is currently in custody at the San Joaquin County Jail.
Some horses were rescued
Meanwhile, rescue teams, along with veterinarians present at the scene, began a process of evaluating and classifying the surviving horses. After a detailed analysis, 16 horses were rescued and are now under the care of Oakdale Equine Rescue, where they will receive the medical and nutritional care necessary for their recovery.
However, authorities reported that four horses and a bull had to be sacrificed due to being in a serious state of health.
“We are committed to protecting the well-being of all animals in our community and will continue to investigate this matter.”declared the police officers. “Thank you to our officers and Animal Services team for their dedication and quick action in addressing this situation. “We would also like to thank Oakdale Equine Rescue for their incredible support in helping us with this rescue.”
Meanwhile, the investigation continues, and additional assessments are being conducted on the property to determine the status of other animals that may be at risk.
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