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CARL EDWARD JACKSON arrested after twelve dogs were removed from a Lynchburg home

- Virginia, USA -


The Bedford County Sheriff's Office said in a media release that on May 19, 2023, a citizen reported an injured and malnourished dog running at large in the area of the 3000 block of Trents Ferry Road in Lynchburg. The reporting party said that the dog’s injuries were old and untreated.


Bedford Animal Control Unit responded to the area and according to the sheriff’s office, 67-years-old CARL EDWARD JACKSON (pictured), “claimed ownership of the dog.”


From an investigation it emerged that JACKSON had other dogs.

The release goes on to say that “Due to other dogs on the property and living conditions, a search warrant for the property was obtained and executed.”

Officials found and removed eleven more dogs who were then taken to a local vet for treatment.


JACKSON was taken into custody and arraigned on animal cruelty charges on May 23, 2023.

Online arrest records show that JACKSON is being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail on no bond and his preliminary hearing is slated for Monday, August 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Bedford General District Court.


The sheriff’s office advises anyone who is interested in adopting one of the furvictims to contact the Bedford County Animal Shelter at 540-586-7690 or the Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc. Thank you!


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JACKSON’s mugshot via Blue Ridge Regional Jail.


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COLLEEN LAGINES arrested – Dead and badly emaciated dogs found during a child neglect investigation

- Virginia, USA -


The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 38-years-old COLLEEN LAGINES (pictured) for animal cruelty and child neglect.


In a news release the sheriff’s office said that on Thursday, September 15, 2022, along with the Department of Social Services deputies responded to a property on Jeters Chapel Road to conduct a home visit for an 18-year-old “autistic student who was not attending school.”


Upon arrival, officials found the home to be “heavily overgrown with sounds of dogs barking coming from inside the residence along with extreme odors emitting from the house. During the investigation, we learned that the mother had abandoned the two children at this house”, said the sheriff’s office.


Animal Control was called in and officers found “badly emaciated and deceased animals.”

As indicated in the release, many animals were transported to Riverside Veterinarian Clinic for assessment and care.


LAGINES was arrested on September 16, 2022, and charged with four counts of felony child abuse and neglect but Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller said this is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be sought at the completion.

Online arrest records show that LAGINES is being held at the Amherst County Adult Detention Center with no bond.


In a Facebook post, Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter said: “Thanks to immediate action from Bedford County the animals that were brought in were signed over by their “owner”. Now the three Pibbles that have been starved and left in their own urine/ feces will get the care they greatly need before heading to forever homes and this horrible chapter in their life will be put behind them. Each dog had a body score of a 1, which is the WORST possible score. The number one concern was organ failure due to starvation. Thankfully, their bloodwork came back much better than we feared. These little survivors will have to stay at Riverside Veterinary Hospital, where they are under the excellent care of Dr. Ryan and Dr. Young. So far, other than getting some weight on them, and taking care of all the sores on their bodies, we know that one of the dogs will need two masses removed. Once ready, the girls will need to be spayed as well. This will be sponsored by Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, which will make a sizable dent in our funds. We are reaching out to ask that if you can donate, even a few dollars, to help with the cost of their vet care it would be so very appreciated. Every dollar counts, as we are an all-volunteer rescue group that helps supply additional care to county shelter pets.”


If you wish and can afford to donate, please click here. Thank you!


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Pictures shared from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc.



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