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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




JAMES PATRICK MINARD struck a dog with a shovel-The dog was shot by an officer to end his suffering

Updated: Oct 30, 2024

- Indiana, USA -


~ Update: October 30, 2024

 

MINARD appeared in court today via video. A not guilty plea was automatically entered on his behalf.  He is scheduled for an appearance with his attorney on November 12, 2024. Bond remains as previously set.

 

~Original story: 


The Terre Haute Police Department announced the arrest of 52-year-old JAMES PATRICK MINARD (pictured).

 

According to the affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, on the early evening of Sunday, October 27, 2024, Patrolman Hooks was dispatched to a residence on 2228 Chase Street in reference to a report regarding an animal cruelty incident.

 

Upon arrival, bystanders pointed Patrolman Hooks to the back of the residence where he was met by MINARD.

 

When Patrolman Hooks became aware that a dog was in the shed, he asked MINARD whether he could enter, and MINARD gave his consent.

 

In the shed, Patrolman Hooks found a 10-year-old Bulldog named Melvin who was “having difficulty breathing and had thrown up in its immediate vicinity”, stated the affidavit.

Moreover, Melvin had a bleeding contusion on the top of his head.

 

Patrolman Hooks spoke with a woman whose daughter, a 7th Grade student, witnessed MINARD striking Melvin repeatedly with a shovel on his head.

 

From statements provided by witnesses to other officers, “it was learned that Melvin only had two teeth left on his bottom jaw, and had never shown signs of aggression to them.”

 

After interviewing multiple witnesses and following an initial interview with MINARD, he was placed under arrest.

Patrolman Hooks read the scum his Miranda Rights and then asked him what happened.

 

MINARD claimed he was taking a food bowl away from Melvin when Melvin began to show signs of aggression. MINARD added that Melvin then attacked him by biting him on his left lower leg, and his right upper thigh. However, Patrolman Hooks reported that there were no new injuries on MINARD on the areas where Melvin allegedly bit him.

 

MINARD went on to say that at that point he grabbed a shovel, struck Melvin on his head and then put him in the shed.

 

MINARD then gave different statements of the facts. He first claimed that he was going to call the vet, then he said he was going to call the property owner.

 

The shovel used to strike Melvin was found on the ground next to the shed, and it had “what appeared to be blood on the back of it.”

 

Patrolman Hooks then learned that Melvin’s guardian was a lady whom I will refer to as SK.

SK was advised of the incident and Melvin’s condition and she “consented to officers putting Melvin down to ease his suffering.”

 

Melvin was not taken to a veterinarian to be humanely euthanized, instead, according to the affidavit, patrolman Hayne “fired a single round into Melvin which resulted in Melvin[‘]s immediate death.”

 

SK’s granddaughter took custody of Melvin's body with the intention of burying him on the property.

 

The Vigo County prosecutor’s Office tells me that MINARD is scheduled to appear in Vigo Superior Court, Division 6 tomorrow (October 30, 2024) at 1:30 p.m. for his arraignment on his formal charges.

 

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MINARD’s mugshot shared from the Vigo County Sheriff's Office




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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