Search on for woman accused of animal cruelty in Chatham County

A Tampa woman has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog was heard crying for days. The situation unfolded when a Solon police officer conducted a traffic stop for an illegal window tint. During the encounter, authorities discovered marijuana inside the vehicle. Additionally, the female driver was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic pistol. The case involves animal welfare concerns alongside criminal charges for narcotics and firearm possession.