FOLLOWING AN INVESTIGATION GALLOWAY WOMAN FACES 110 COUNTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
" Diane Haytas Was Charged With Animal Cruelty & Abuse For Depriving Pets Of Water & Food."
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 5:16 P.M. ET. By Juliana Janson, Investigative Reporter For Englebrook Independent News,
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MAYS LANDING, NJ.- Following a month-long investigation by Atlantic County, New Jersey Authorities into Animal Cruelty allegations a 56-Year-Old Galloway Township, New Jersey woman was taken into Custody and Charged with willfully failing to provide water and food to over 50 pets inside of her home. The Animals were also subjected to live in inhuman and unsanitary conditions inside the residence.
According to Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Detectives from The Galloway Township Police Department in conjunction with The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office executed a Court Authorized Search Warrant at a residence located at 833 East Moss Mill Road in Galloway Township.
During the search, Detectives found 15 Dogs, 12 Rabbits, 15 Birds, 5 Guinea Pigs, 2 Ferrets, and 5 Cats living in deplorable conditions. The Animals were removed from the residence, and transported to an area Veterinarian for evaluation. Some of the Animals were kept in cages in a detached garage. Detectives during the search found Numerous Deceased Birds lying on the floor of the residence.
Following the search the homeowner of the residence Diane Haytas, 56, of Galloway Township was taken into Custody and Charged with 110 Counts of Animal Cruelty Offenses. Ms. Haytas was Processed on the Charges and released on a Summons Complaint pending future court proceedings.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office would like to remind the Public that any Pets that can no longer be cared for, or are unwanted, can be surrendered to The Atlantic County Animal Shelter in Pleasantville, New Jersey, or The Humane Society in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
FILED UNDER MAY 30, 2023: LAW, ATLANTIC: