Stanislaus County Sheriff’s patrol deputies arrested a father and son duo in unincorporated Oakdale this past week.

According to information released by the sheriff’s department, Jimmy Haston, 65, and Joshua Haston, 42, were taken into custody for numerous counts of animal cruelty.

The original call to law enforcement came on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 at 9:50 a.m. in the 8500 block of Oak Creek Court in Oakdale.

Dispatched initially on reports of a security/welfare check of an elderly male, deputies reported encountering deplorable conditions and 10 severely neglected dogs.

Some were puppies and some were fully grown. One such dog had passed, while others were left without proper food, water or other sustenance. All were malnourished, emaciated and in need of urgent veterinarian attention.

County animal control responded to assist with rescuing the animals, while law enforcement officials handled booking the Hastons into the Public Safety Center for animal cruelty. They were originally ordered held in lieu of $200,000 bail.

The fire department also responded to deal with the toxic fumes emanating from within the home.

Authorities issued a reminder that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law; deputies also said they appreciate the teamwork and collaboration of all involved to help the defenseless animals.