59 year old Lisa Monzo formerly of Galloway Township was convicted of five counts of fourth-degree animal cruelty upon the conclusion of a bench trial in Superior Court. The Court found that Monzo failed to provide the requisite
care for a dog, two cats, and two birds. On November 4, 2022, the animals were located in Monzo’s residence by officers from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office and the Galloway Township Police Department. Their living
conditions were described as “deplorable” with no fresh water, edible food, or clean and
habitable living conditions. All the animals were removed from the residence, assessed
medically, and placed in rehabilitative and foster living situations.
The defendant will be sentenced in September, 2024.