- Rhode Island, USA -
~ Update: October 8, 2024
After emailing the Pawtucket Police Department to inquire about the dogs, I heard from Lt. Skahan and he kindly answered my questions:
Voice For Us: With regard to the animal cruelty aspect of the case, would you please disclose how the rescued dogs are doing?
Lt. Skahan: The dogs are scheduled to see a veterinarian tomorrow, 10/8. We will know more about their condition and needs then.
Voice For Us: Were any of them euthanized?
Lt. Skahan: No dogs have been euthanized.
Voice For Us: Were they found neglected/injured?
Lt. Skahan: The dogs were in varying conditions but it was apparent that they were not provided with adequate living conditions.
Voice For Us: Were any animals found deceased?
Lt. Skahan: No.
Voice For Us: Why did the pair have so many dogs?
Lt. Skahan: They did not provide any explanation.
Voice For Us: Were they fighting them or breeding them?
Lt. Skahan: We do not have evidence to support charges of fighting or illegal breeding.
Voice For Us: Would you please share the dogs’ age, name, breed, and gender?
Lt. Skahan: There are 5 female bulldog mixes. 5 male bulldog mixes. 1 female great dane mix. We do not have names or definitive ages for them.
Voice For Us: Are there any pictures of the dogs that can be shared?
Lt. Skahan: Photos will be available after their initial veterinarian visit.
Additional information will be added as I know more.
~ Original story:
The Pawtucket Police Department’s Narcotics Unit launched an investigation into “distribution of large amounts of Cocaine” from a home on Don Court in Pawtucket into several surrounding communities.
Following the investigation, on October 1, 2024, the Narcotics Unit along with members of the Pawtucket Police Department’s K-9 Unit, executed a court-ordered search warrant at the home.
The search led to the discovery of eleven dogs whose living conditions were described by police as “deplorable.” The furvictims were removed from the home and were taken to the Pawtucket Animal Shelter to be evaluated and cared for.
Police arrested 26-year-old JAMIRA JENKINS and 50-year-old RAFAEL DIAZ (both pictured). The duo were charged with eleven counts of “Unnecessary Cruelty to Animals” and multiple drug charges.
I have emailed the Director of Pawtucket Animal Shelter to inquire about the eleven dogs but at the time of writing I have not heard back from her.
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Yet another couple of cruel heartless monsters. Between the two of them, neither could muster up enough empathy & responsibility to feed & water these precious souls. Too bad the punishment isn’t exactly what these innocent souls endured.