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6 days ago2 min read

DARYL LEE MUSIC arrested - One dead dog found in a trash bag and five live dogs found emaciated

- Tennessee, USA -


On November 6, 2024, officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to a home in the 4000 block of Reenie Avenue in the Nutbush neighborhood after being alerted by a Memphis Animal Shelter Officer to neglected dogs.


Police made contact with 34-year-old DARYL LEE MUSIC (pictured). Inside his home, officers found two Huskies and two Rottweilers who all appeared to be emaciated.


One black Doberman was found in a caged area in the backyard of the home and according to the police he/she was extremely thin and had severe mange.


Sadly, officers also found a deceased small dog in a black trash bag inside a container.


Police said in a press release that “The dogs' living conditions were filthy, cluttered, and unlivable” and MAS Officers determined that they had to be removed.


MUSIC was placed under arrest and charged with six counts of aggravated animal cruelty.


In 2016, MUSIC was charged with having sexual activity with a dog and is under a court order, issued on June 13, 2023, not to possess, harbor, handle or control any animals inside Shelby County.


At the time of writing, online arrest records show that MUSIC is being held into the Shelby County Jail on a $7,500 bond.


I took the liberty of naming the deceased furvictim Comet, for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Memphis Police Department. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


MUSIC’s mugshot shared from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office


Additional source: WREG




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Nov 73 min read

GRACE LOUISE JOHNSON charged with animal cruelty and endangering children

- Ohio, USA -


~ Update: November 7, 2024


I heard back from the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office and the following are the answers to my questions:


Voice For Us: Were any animals found deceased?

Clermont County Sheriff’s Office: None were found deceased.


Voice For Us: Why did the defendant have so many animals?

Clermont County Sheriff’s Office: Johnson advised our detective that she was breeding cats. During the course of the investigation, our detective discovered that Johnson was also breeding dogs.


Voice For Us: Were any of the rescued animals euthanized?

Clermont County Sheriff’s Office: The dogs were the only animals removed from the residence by Animal Control. The cats remained at the scene and were to be cared for by extended family. None of the animals that were rescued/removed were euthanized.


~ Original story:


On October 30, 2024, the Clermont County Communications Center received a call reporting an animal complaint.


A deputy contacted the reporting party who stated that animals were living in poor conditions at a residence in the 1400 block of Homewood Court in Batavia Township. The caller provided the deputy with a video showing four dogs in cages and another dog believed to be deceased on the kitchen floor and further stated that there were nearly “40 cats in the basement and multiple dogs in cages throughout the home.”


The deputy then responded to the residence in question and contacted 40-year-old GRACE LOUISE JOHNSON (pictured).


According to the press release by the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, JOHNSON allowed the deputy into the residence and “admitted to owning the animals in question.”


The deputy found multiple dogs living in cages with feces and urine. The deputy reported that there were also urine and feces throughout the residence.


JOHNSON denied that any of her dogs had recently died and refused to allow further examination of the residence.


At that point, the Clermont County Sheriff's Office Investigative Unit was called in to assist with the investigation and detectives obtained and executed a search warrant.

The search led to the discovery of six dogs, twenty-eight cats, and five children. The sheriff’s office said that JOHNSON was not able to confirm the number of cats within the home.


Deputies reported finding the furvictims with “matted hair, fleas, and indications their paws had been soaked in urine and feces for an extended period.”


A Deputy Dog Warden from the Clermont County Animal Shelter responded and took possession of the dogs.


Clermont County Child Protective Services (CPS) took the children to be with JOHNSON’s relatives at a different location. Those same relatives are working with the Clermont County Animal Shelter to arrange for future long-term placement of the cats.


JOHNSON was arrested on site and transported to the Clermont County Jail on charges of endangering children.


On November 1, 2024, after consulting with the Clermont County Dog Warden and Clermont County Prosecutor's Office, JOHNSON was additionally charged with eight misdemeanor counts of prohibitions concerning companion animals.


At the time of writing, online arrest records show that JOHNSON is being held into the Clermont County Jail with a $15,000 cash or surety bond for the endangering children charges.


Local 12 reports that JOHNSON is a “local animal breeder.” According to the news outlet, the sheriff’s office said that JOHNSON told one of their detectives that she was breeding cats.

Although the sheriff’s office said there was no indication JOHNSON was also breeding dogs, her Facebook page and online advertisements showed otherwise.

In fact, JOHNSON’s Facebook page Graceful Pups, has previously posted puppies for sale.

JOHNSON’s Facebook account lists her as the owner of Graceful Pups.


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Link included. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


JOHNSON’s mugshot shared from the Clermont County Sheriff's Office




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Nov 62 min read

TYLER GRANT STEVENS arrested for killing a dog, the dog’s guardian, and hate crime

- California, USA -


San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced that 21-year-old TYLER GRANT STEVENS (pictured) has been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Todd Joseph Pinion, animal abuse related to Mr. Pinion’s dog and hate crime enhancement.


Mr. Pinion’s dog, named Spock, was found dead on Highway 101 near the Cuesta Grade on Halloween.


According to the criminal complaint, on or about October 23, 2024, while having charge or custody of Spock, STEVENS did “subject that dog to needless suffering, or inflict unnecessary cruelty upon the dog, or in any manner abuse the dog, or fail to provide the dog with proper food, drink, or shelter, or protection from the weather.”


STEVENS was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on the early morning of Sunday, November 3, 2024, after the Atascadero Police Department found Mr. Pinion’s body in a remote area near Tassajara Creek. Mr. Pinion was reported missing on October 30, 2024.


At the time of writing, records show that STEVENS, of Paso Robles, is being held into the San Luis Obispo County Jail without bail.


District Attorney Dow said in a press release that STEVENS will be arraigned on November 6, 2024, in Department 3 of the San Luis Obispo Superior Court.


According to DA Dow, STEVENS has one strike under California’s Three Strikes Law for a conviction in 2022 for assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon.


The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the case was encouraged to contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) - 461 - 5051. Thank you!


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


Pictures shared from Mr. Pinion’s Facebook’s account.





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