Deputies said they served a search warrant in January at multiple properties in the Clements area, where they found dead and malnourished animals, including 53 dead horses.
At that time, the sheriff's office said they arrested 62-year-old Jan Johnson, who authorities said appears to own the farms the animals were found on. Johnson has a history of running into the law, including reaching a plea deal related to financial elder abuse more than a decade ago.
On Thursday, San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow announced Johnson was arrested on Wednesday evening on 21 felony counts and 16 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, one misdemeanor count of cockfighting and three firearms-related felony charges.
Mugshot of Jan Johnson San Joaquin County Sheriff's OfficeWithrow also added that Justine Fitzhenry was arrested on Wednesday on three counts of animal cruelty, one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty and one misdemeanor count of cockfighting.
Mugshot of Justine Fitzhenry. San Joaquin County Sheriff's OfficeThe San Joaquin County District Attorney is expected to provide an update on the case at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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