A woman in California has been arrested after police found 27 dead horses on her land and many other neglected animals.
Jan Johnson, 62, is charged with several crimes, including animal cruelty, threatening a public official, and having an illegal short-barrel shotgun... Continue reading here ▶
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office was investigating animal neglect and got a search warrant for Johnson’s property in Clements, California. On January 22nd, officers found 27 dead horses and many more that were neglected and starving.
The sheriff’s office worked with animal control, Oakdale Animal Rescue, and Sweet Equine Animal Clinic to check on the animals rescued from Johnson’s property.
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They said several horses were “severely malnourished” and had “limited access to food or water.” Four horses and a bull were so sick they had to be put down.
Oakdale Animal Rescue said on Facebook that they rescued over 60 horses. Vets are still treating animals at the property. The rescue group has found temporary homes for the horses and has asked for donations to help pay for their care, including vet bills, hoof trimming, food, and other needs.
Johnson was arrested and taken to the San Joaquin County Jail. Records show she was released on the same day, January 22nd. A local news station, KOVR, reported that Johnson also had outstanding arrest warrants for threatening a school, its employees, and police officers.
She was charged with making criminal threats in addition to the animal cruelty charges. She is expected in court on January 24th.
