New York: Kerry Monica, 44, found with "several" dead animals as well as more than a dozen dogs inside home

NEW YORK -- A woman has been charged after investigators found several dead animals in her home along with a dozen living dogs that were not getting food and water, the New York State Police said.

Kerry A. Monica, 44, of county Route 76, Adams, was charged with 12 counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance, a misdemeanor.

On Monday, State Police officers and Jefferson County Dog Control personnel conducted an animal cruelty investigation at Monica's county Route 76 home.

State police said investigators found 12 dogs inside the home living in "deplorable condition," without food or water. They also discovered the remains of four dead dogs and a dead cat, state police said.

All of the animals were removed by the Jefferson County Dog Control.

State police said the dead animals were taken to the North Country Animal Clinic so their causes of death can be determined. Troopers are continuing to investigate; state police said more charges are possible.

Monica is scheduled to appear in Adams Town Court on Nov. 2.

PREVIOUS ARRESTS

November 16, 2015 - Violation of protection order

November 26, 2015 - Second degree criminal contempt

(Syracuse.com - Oct 25, 2016)