HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Two people charged with dozens of animal cruelty counts in an ongoing Hall County investigation have been released from jail after posting bond, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Eric Blane Autry, 56, and Lynn Marie Jones, 59, were each arrested on 88 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Both suspects posted $26,000 bonds and were released from the Hall County Jail on Dec. 24, BJ Williams, public information officer for the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, said. The case remains open.
Joy Licciardi, public information officer for Hall County, said investigators have made two arrests but continue working through the case.
“This is still an open case, but I can confirm there were two arrests made in connection to this case,” Licciardi said. “Each individual was charged with 88 counts of animal cruelty.”
Several animals involved in the case are currently in the care of Hall County Animal Services, while others have been transferred to rescue groups, Licciardi said.
“The animals currently in our care are not yet available for adoption,” Licciardi said. “They are still under evaluation and receiving veterinary care.”
County officials have not released details about the circumstances that led to the arrests or the conditions in which the animals were found. Licciardi said Animal Control continues working through the charges as the investigation moves forward.
Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
