Vero Beach drug bust results in bonus rescue of six neglected animals

On April 10, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO ) reported that a drug buy conducted by their Special Investigation Section (SIS) resulted in the arrest of three people on drug-related charges – and one person who was arrested on multiple animal-related charges.

Those arrests went down on April 7 in the 4300 block of 27th Avenue in Vero Beach, Florida. Taken into custody during the drug bust were Angelina Horskin, Lakishia Warner, Modestine Ingram, and Clay Robinson.

As the undercover drug buys got underway, SIS agents were able to “purchase” crack-cocaine twice on April 6. A search warrant was approved and served on April 7 around 1 p.m. by SIS and the IRCSO SWAT Team.

During the course of the investigation, six dogs belonging to Horskin were taken from the residence by Animal Control. Due to the blatant disregard for the health and care of the animals, she faces six charges of unlawful confinement of animals.

*(Angelina Horskin, Image credit: IRCSO)*

While searching Warner’s bedroom, they found a purse containing crack-cocaine, and three plastic bags with white residue. Warner later admitted to possessing the drug. She also resisted arrest is now looking at charges of cocaine and drug paraphernalia possession, as well as resisting arrest.

As the search of the bedroom belonging to Robinson and Ingram got underway, a plastic bag of crack-cocaine was found on the night stand along with loose crack-cocaine. Ingram denied possessing the drug but admitted to smoking it. She said it belonged to Robinson. Robinson also admitted to smoking the drug. Ingram and Robinson face charges of possessing cocaine.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the dogs discovered on the property were housed in rotten wooden kennels. There was no food nor water, and the kennels were full of the dogs’ own excrement. The dogs’ nails were also severely overgrown.