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Traffic stop leads to discovery of 72 exotic animals, animal cruelty arrest

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPCSO) says 48-year-old Kelli Pinnock is facing 5 charges of animal cruelty after officials found 72 exotic animals being transported in inhumane conditions. According to officials, on October 22, 2026, around 7:30 p.m., El Paso County...

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