Trumbull woman gets probation for cruelty to animals
NEWTON FALLS — Melissa Giambrone, the former Braceville Township woman arrested in November after authorities found about a dozen horses, a cow and six fowl in poor condition at her state Route 82 farm, has pleaded guilty to nine misdemeanor charges.
Giambrone, 29, who now has a Cleveland address, was convicted today in Newton Falls Municipal Court on nine counts of cruelty to animals and was ordered to pay fines of $1,350 and court costs.
Judge Philip Vigorito sentenced Giambrone to 30 days in jail on each count but suspended all of it, meaning she will not serve any jail time as long as she abides by the terms of her two-year probation.
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