- Louisiana, USA -
The St. Landry Parish Government announced the arrest of 51-years-old SHARON MARTINEZ and her husband, 51-years-old RIGOBERTO MARTINEZ-GONZALES.
St. Landry Parish Animal Control said that on December 29, 2022, they were contacted “about a possible animal neglect case on White Oak Road in Washington.”
Detective Mark Kidder responded to the scene and found about fifteen horses. According to animal control, nine of the horses “were severely malnourished and neglected” and one horse had “an open infection” on his/her face.
The VOICELESS VICTIMS were removed from the property and taken to St. Landry Animal Control shelter, where they will be nursed back to health.
St. Landry Parish Government investigators charged husband and wife with nine counts each of simple cruelty to animals.
Court appearance dates have not been disclosed.
Jessie Bellard, St. Landry Parish President, said: “Animal cruelty affects more than just dogs and cats, so to see multiple horses in this condition is unacceptable. Our office is committed to enforcing laws on ALL animals, big or small.”
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