WCSO Press Release - Sept. 3, 2019

Incident: Animal Cruelty

Date of Incident: 31 August 2019

Location: 4000 block of Jesterville Road, Tyaskin, MD

Suspect: Madison E. Schultz, 21, Tyaskin, MD
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Narrative: On 31 August 2019 at 9:52 AM, a deputy responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Jesterville Road for the report of animals being neglected. Upon arrival, the deputy heard what sounded like a large number of dogs barking inside the residence, coupled with a strong odor of feces and urine emanating from inside. Upon making contact with the resident, Madison Schultz, the deputy began an inquiry of the conditions in which the animals were living.

It was discovered that fourteen dogs and three cats were inside the residence. The deputy discovered that that animals were defecating at will throughout the interior of the home and appeared to be without a proper food source. Investigation revealed that the malnourished animals had not been provided food or water in at least a week. Besides the feces, the house was also infested with fleas. During the inspection of the property, the remains of two dogs were located in the rear yard. According to Schultz, the deceased dogs were killed as the result of being attacked by another dog on the same property.

Wicomico County Animal Control responded and removed the dogs and cats, along with two reptiles, from the property. Schultz was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Schultz on an Unsecured Bond.

Charges: Aggravated Animal Cruelty, Animal Cruelty – Failure to Provide Sustenance, Animal Cruelty – Cause Unnecessary Suffering or Pain, Animal Cruelty – Failure to Provide Veterinary Care, Animal Cruelty – Failure to Provide Nutritious Food, Failure to Confine a Dangerous Dog
A Total of 79 criminal charges were brought against Schultz