Weird & Wacky Wednesday: Florida Man arrested with stolen U-Haul Van filled family, animals
A man is in custody in Florida after he was found driving a stolen van with dozens of cats. Deputies say they arrested Steven Martel after he failed to pay for a U-Haul for about a month. Upon further investigation, officials found out Martel, his wife, another 72-year-old woman, two dogs and 35 cats were all living inside the vehicle. The couple claims they were running an animal shelter out of the van without proper permits. Martel is facing neglect of an elderly woman and 35 counts of animal cruelty.