Hernando Sheriff's deputies had been conducting undercover purchases of methamphetamine at the home in the 5200 block of Deltona Boulevard that is just 1,000 feet from Fox Chapel Middle School.
On Aug. 28 just before 10 a.m., Hernando Sheriff's detectives executed a search warrant at the home and found two dogs on the property, one of which was suffering from severe neglect.
The dog, a small white unknown breed, had numerous sores on its jawline, causing the dog's lower jaw to deteriorate. The dog's eyes appeared to be severely infected as well. Both eyes had a large amount of green discharge oozing from them.
Making matters worse, the dog was unable to walk properly. All of the dog's toe nails had grown so long they were curled completely under the dog's feet.
The dog was removed by an Animal Enforcement Officer and taken to Hernando County Animal Services for evaluation.
The other dog appeared to be in good health and was left on scene with the owner.
A search of the residence revealed the following:
•5.15 grams of marijuana
•3.1 grams of methamphetamine
•4.35 grams of unidentified white powdery substance (to be sent for testing)
•Numerous glass smoking pipes with methamphetamine residue
•Numerous small baggies with methamphetamine residue
•Six baggies containing methamphetamine packaged for distribution.
The persons at the location were charged as follows:
Joao Martins, 63
•Possession of Methamphetamine w/Intent to Distribute
•Possession of Paraphernalia
•Bond - $26,000 (including arrest warrants)
Pierre Martins, 41
•Possession of Paraphernalia (2 counts)
•Bond - $2,000
Melissa Martins, 36
•Obstructing Law Enforcement While Serving a Search Warrant
•Bond - $500
Detectives are working closely with the State Attorney's Office regarding charges on the owner of the animal that was severely neglected. Charges are forthcoming on Emily Martins, 69.
(10News - Aug 28, 2015)
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