Follow up on Arrest of Horse Owners

After the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office issued a search warrant for animal neglect at 3139 Beaver Court, 10 horses in various states of malnutrition and living in squalor were removed and owners Nigh Lawhon, 71 years, was arrested at the scene for assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest, his wife Melva Lawhon, 71 years, was arrested for resisting arrest and delaying a peace officer. Nigh's bail has been set at $6,250.00, Melva's bail has been set at $5,000.00.

PRESS RELEASE 


Update 4:10 -

Both of the Lawhon’s were released on a citation and promise to appear in court February 15^th on the charges for which they were booked.

The report regarding animal neglect has been sent to the District Attorney’s office.