By Gary Meyer, TME

On Thursday, June 27, at about 8:16 a.m., Ventura County Animal Services, together with Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies, conducted an inspection of the property managed by Melinda Hersh at 17415 Lockwood Valley Road to verify proper care of the animals located there.

Hersh was cited on 54 criminal counts of…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Above: Among the 54 animals listed in the inspection warrant obtained by The Mountain Enterprise were three turkeys inside the residence.

Above: Several horses were photographed at the property in similar condition to this one.

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