- Louisiana, USA -
An investigation into animal cruelty allegations at a residence on 214 Murray Hill Drive in Destrehan, concluded with the rescue of several injured and malnourished dogs and the arrest of 48-year-old MELISSA M. LEBLANC and 49-year-old DOUG STEPHEN RUSSELL (pictured).
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office said in a press release that when deputies and Animal Control Officers responded to the residence, they spoke with LEBLAND and RUSSEL and learned that RUSSELL had used a machete to discipline a dog who was attacking another dog. The incident took place the night before so the injured dog was left with his/her injuries untreated until he/she was finally rescued by officials.
Deputies found a machete in the front yard of the residence believed to be the one used on the dog.
Once officials entered the residence, they found the conditions inside to be “deplorable” and found “multiple emaciated and injured dogs throughout the house.”
Animal Control Officers removed the dogs from the residence and took them to the St. Charles Parish animal shelter to be evaluated and treated.
LEBLANC and RUSSELL were placed under arrest and booked into the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
LEBLANC is facing seven counts of simple animal cruelty and seven counts of rabies vaccinations (required).
RUSSELL was charged with seven counts of simple animal cruelty, seven counts of rabies vaccinations (required), and two counts of aggravated animal cruelty.
At the time of writing, online records show that the pair are being held in the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
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RUSSELL’s mugshot shared from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office
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