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Police find nearly 30 dog corpses in a house Atlanta Authorities have brought them home, and dozens are still alive but malnourished.
deceased animal An investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office found the items were placed in plastic bags and placed in a large pile in the property’s backyard. Another 24 dogs recovered from the property were described as “emaciated”.
according to a statement After receiving the tip from LCSO, authorities rushed to the address beauregard community Monday after receiving a call from a concerned neighbor.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, with suspects ranging in age from 27 to 63 years old.
Curtis Dewayne Haralson, 63, Patricia Ann Sims, 54, and Tiffany Ann Sims, 27, were all taken into custody, but police have not specified how they are related. All three were transported to the Lee County Jail.
Sheriff Jay Jones reportedly said the suspects, all of whom live at a Beauregard address, face a total of 111 charges. people.
The charges include eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty, a felony, and 29 counts of failure to bury livestock, a misdemeanor. Each opponent is guaranteed $48,700, Jones added.
Under Georgia law, aggravated animal cruelty is punishable by one to five years in prison for a first conviction and up to 10 years in prison for a second conviction. lawson and berry. Failure to properly bury livestock can result in a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
The Opelika Animal Health Center said there are currently 24 rescued dogs available for adoption.
The news comes days after Queens man arrested A disturbing video has surfaced online of him driving with two dogs strapped into the back seat of his car.
Dan Bujol, 68, of long island cityHe was charged with animal cruelty and faces a year in prison if convicted.
His two dogs, a 2-year-old German shepherd named Marzipan and a pit bull named Nougat, were found running behind his Volkswagen Passat, struggling to keep up with their owner’s vehicle.
A witness recorded the incident and reported it to police, who later found Buccio and the two dogs on a street corner.
As the investigation continues, both pets have been transported to the ASPCA Animal Hospital and Adoption Facility in Manhattan.
