India, Oct. 28 -- During an El Paso County traffic stop, authorities discovered 72 exotic animals, following which a 48-year-old woman was arrested. El Paso County Sheriff's deputies conducted the traffic stop around 7:30 pm on October 22 along Interstate 10 East near mile marker 48.

They then contacted the driver of a black Chrysler Pacifica, identified as Kelli Pinnock.

Deputies found 56 tortoises, two kinkajous, 11 hedgehogs, two guinea pigs, and one caracal, an exotic wild cat during the investigation.

"Several animals were confined in overcrowded or undersized containers that restricted their movement. Deputies also observed accumulated feces and urine, inadequate ventilation, and a lack of accessible food and water," El Paso Coun...