By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Atlantic County announced that on Monday, June 17, Lisa Monzo, 59, formerly of Galloway Township, was convicted of five counts of fourth-degree animal cruelty upon the conclusion of a bench trial in Superior Court.
Officials stated that the court found that Monzo failed to provide the requisite care for a dog, two cats, and two birds.
According to officials, on November 4, 2022, officers from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office and the Galloway Township Police Department located the animals in Monzo's residence.
Their living conditions were described as “deplorable,” with no fresh water, edible food, or clean and habitable living conditions, officials say.
All the animals were removed from the residence, assessed medically, and placed in rehabilitative and foster living situations, authorities say.
Officials said the defendant will be sentenced in September 2024.