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Oct 312 min read

JULIA SZEBEHELY arrested - A total of sixty dead animals were removed from a Galveston County home

- Texas, USA -

 

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 63-year-old JULIA SZEBEHELY (pictured).

 

On September 7, 2024, the sheriff’s office responded to her property in the 800 block of 29th Street in San Leon to assist the Galveston County Health District Animal Services with an animal cruelty investigation after numerous dead cats were found of the property.

 

Deputies found the property in deplorable condition and at the rear, they discovered an emaciated horse. SZEBEHELY was on site when officials were there.

 

The Houston SPCA also responded to the scene to assist with the overall investigation and removed the emaciated horse, four live cats, and sixteen cat carcasses.

 

Ten days later, the Sheriff's Office Animal Cruelty Investigator conducted a follow-up investigation resulting in the execution of a search warrant. The search led to the discovery of forty-two animal carcasses bringing the total of dead animals removed from the property to sixty.

 

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that the majority of the deceased animals “were located inside locked kennels, crates, and traps.”

 

After presenting the case to the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, ten counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals and one count of cruelty to a livestock animal were accepted on SZEBEHELY. She was arrested and booked into the Galveston County Jail on a $16,500 bond. Online records show she was released after posting it.

  

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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.

 

SZEBEHELY’s mugshot shared from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office




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Oct 302 min read

LAURA LYNN REED arrested after fifteen cats were found dead in her freezer

- Maryland, USA -

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old LAURA LYNN REED (pictured).

 

An investigation into REED was launched on August 21, 2024, after deputies along with Animal Control received an anonymous tip regarding severe animal neglect at REED’s home on 27180 Morganza Turner Road in Mechanicsville.

 

At REED’s home, authorities found twenty-six (26) living animals, cats and dogs, amidst overwhelming filth.

According to the report, the floors were covered in urine and feces. Many of the animals were found in poor health showing signs of skin infections, untreated fur conditions, and malnutrition.

 

Sadly, officers also discovered fifteen (15) dead cats. Some of them were found rotting inside a freezer.

Animal Control Officer Welch reported that these cats had been wrapped in pillowcases and covered in feces, with some showing signs of trauma from possible attacks by other animals.

 

According to officials, there were no visible food or water bowls for the poor animals.

 

Officers determined that an urgent veterinary response was required due to the animals’ exposure to extreme neglect.

 

After examining all the animals, Dr. Tammy Colson-Dorsch, a volunteer veterinarian for the St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter, determined that they all required immediate medical attention.

 

St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Hazmat deemed the residence unsafe due to high ammonia levels, accumulated from animal waste.

 

REED is facing fifteen counts of animal cruelty. She is scheduled to appear in St. Mary’s County District Court on December 3, 2024.

 

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REED’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office




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Oct 282 min read

CAROLYN JEAN BRAUN arrested-Eighteen dogs found living in ‘very poor’ conditions in Manistee County

- Michigan, USA -

 

According to the Michigan State Police press release obtained by Voice For Us, on the morning of October 8, 2024, a trooper from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post was called to a report of animals at large. Upon arrival at the scene the Trooper saw 61-year-old CAROLYN JEAN BRAUN (pictured), who was loading several dogs into a pickup truck.

 

The Trooper questioned BRAUN about it and she said she was taking the dogs “to a veterinary appointment downstate.” The Trooper asked which vet office and BRAUN provided the name.

 

However, when the Trooper called the vet, he learned that there was no appointment scheduled for BRAUN.

 

BRAUN told the Trooper she had eleven dogs but the Trooper counted them and realized there were eighteen dogs instead.  

 

From an inspection of the premises, it emerged that the dogs “had been living [in] very poor conditions”, stated the release.

 

Manistee County Animal Control stepped in to remove all the furvictims.

 

After a report was turned over to the Manistee County Prosecutor's Office, a warrant was issued for BRAUN’s arrest and she was taken into custody at her property in Thompsonville.

 

During her arrest, another dog was located inside a large conversion van and the furvictim was turned over to Manistee County Animal Control.

 

BRAUN was arraigned in the 85th District Court in Manistee County on one count of abandoning/cruelty to animals, one count of stray dog, and one count of failing to keep dogs vaccinated. She was given a $2,500 bond.

 

BRAUN’s next court appearance is set for November 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

 

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Michigan State Police provided to Voice For Us. 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.

 

BRAUN’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by Michigan State Police


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