On July 3, 2018, Deputy Budd
responded to the 43000 block of St. Andrew’s Church Road, in Leonardtown, to
assist Animal Control in checking the welfare of numerous dogs. Animal Control had previously been to the
residence where a dog was discovered to have significant injuries which
required immediate veterinary treatment. The animals were housed in a building on
the property in unsanitary conditions. A
total of 4 dogs were seized from the building due to unsafe conditions, and excessive
heat.
As a result of the investigation,
Calvin Ben Jones, age 66, of Leonardtown was charged with Animal Cruelty, for
failing to provide necessary veterinarian care, and proper drink while said
animals were in his charge and custody. This case is being reviewed with the Office
of the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County reference additional
charges.
Calvin Ben Jones
