The case is expected to be prosecuted in the Howell Township Municipal Court. "The dogs seized from the residence were in relatively good physical health."Īdditional charges are expected to be filed against the Handriks, including charges for not properly licensing and vaccinating their animals. "This decision was due in large part to the miraculous fact that despite living in deplorable conditions and not receiving proper veterinary care," Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said. FREEHOLD, NJ (WABC) - The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has charged a Howell Township couple with more than 550 counts of animal cruelty.Ĭharlene and Joseph Handrik are charged with 276 counts of Animal Cruelty for inflicting unnecessary cruelty upon a living animal and 276 counts of animal cruelty for failing to provide proper and necessary veterinary care to their 276 dogs.Īfter extensive discussions, it was decided to charge the Handriks with disorderly persons animal cruelty as opposed to indictable animal cruelty charges.
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