Baltimore Exotic Animal Scandal | Annapolis News

Two Baltimore County men got busted running a wild exotic animal photo shoot operation—charging $500 per person to pose with lemurs and spider monkeys they’d snatched from North Carolina under false pretenses. An undercover officer set the trap, and when Jayden Evans showed up with the primates stuffed in a grocery bag and carrier, cops were waiting. His home? A full-blown zoo of reptiles, snakes, cats, and dogs—all in dire condition, some malnourished or with developmental issues. Evans thought fruit and baby formula counted as vet care. Both men now face animal cruelty, illegal sales, and property destruction charges, with Evans held without bond. The animals are now safe at the Maryland Zoo. This is a wake-up call: these creatures aren’t props—they’re living beings deserving better than profit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2af3bf4aa5966e5