Angel Joyce-Renee Martin, 23, of Patuxent River, has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty following an investigation into the death of a dog under her care. According to court documents filed on January 21, 2025, Martin is accused of causing and authorizing the deprivation of sustenance, neglecting the dog, and failing to provide adequate food and water. All three charges are misdemeanors under Maryland law, each carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. The incident began on November 6, 2024, when the St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter received a report of suspected animal neglect. Shelter employee Sallie Bilko stated that a woman, later identified as Angel Martin, arrived at the shelter around 1:17 p.m. The woman initially identified herself as “Allison Pasia” and claimed she had found a malnourished dog at the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard on November 1, 2024. She further explained that she had taken the dog home to nurse it back to health, but it had died on November 4, 2024. Bilko described Martin as hesitant to provide personal information, noting that she listed an invalid address on the required paperwork. According to witnesses, Martin […]
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