By Fresno Leader |
May 3, 2024
Deputies have arrested 41 year old Carl Joseph Mendes of Laton on a misdemeanor charge of child neglect. Mendes will likely face charges of animal cruelty soon.On Friday, someone passing by the area of W. Mt. Whitney and Chestnut Avenues in Laton reported noticing deceased animals at a family farm. Deputies arrived and contacted Mendes, where they discovered approximately 300 animals malnourished and not properly cared for, with dozens of animals found deceased.Members of Fresno Humane Animal Services responded to the scene to investigate and will determine the...