34 year old Lourdes Martinez of Galloway Township, was indicted on 22 counts of third degree animal cruelty by an Atlantic County Grand Jury.
Martinez was arrested on July 22nd after Galloway Township Police executed a search
warrant at her home following numerous complaints from neighbors about animals living inside
the home in unsanitary conditions. Once inside Martinez’s residence, police located 21 cats that were all in need of medical attention. All of the cats were later evaluated by a veterinarian who determined that the cats were suffering
from respiratory illnesses and eye infections. A dog was also located and determined to be
suffering from untreated illnesses and malnutrition.