Woman arrested after 27 horses found dead across several properties in California
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‘Malnourished horses were discovered on the premises with limited access to any food or water,’ police say. A woman has been arrested after 27 horses were found dead across several properties in California, police have said. “During the operation, several malnourished horses were discovered on the premises with limited access to any food or water and approximately 27 deceased horses were located,” police said.
![[Jan Johnson was arrested after 27 horses were found dead across multiple properties in California. The shocking condition of one a survivng horse on one of the properties can be seen here.]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/23/17/johnsonclements.jpg)
Several properties were searched, and animal service officers, alongside veterinarians, began to triage and evaluate the condition of the horses. “After thorough assessments, 16 horses were rescued and are now in the care of professionals at the Oakdale Equine Rescue who will ensure they receive proper nutrition, medical attention, and rehabilitation,” the authorities said.
“Unfortunately, 4 horses and 1 Bull had to be euthanized due to their extreme neglect. Animal services officers and veterinarians are still currently evaluating additional horses and animals due to the size of the property.”. Jan Johnson was detained and charged with cruelty to an animal, threatening a public official, criminal threats, and possession of a short-barrel shotgun. She was then booked into San Joaquin County jail.
Clements is about 40 miles southeast of Sacramento. “We are committed to protecting the welfare of all animals in our community and will continue to investigate this matter,” police added. “Thank you to our Deputies and Animal Services team for their dedication and swift action in addressing this situation. We would also like to thank Oakdale Equine Rescue for their incredible support in assisting us with this rescue.”.
