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Oct 30, 20232 min read

EARL ANTRON HAMILTON, accused of forcing dogs to fight until they died, pleads guilty to dogfighting

- North Carolina, USA -


On Monday, October 23, 2023, 43-years-old EARL ANTRON HAMILTON (pictured), accused of forcing dogs to fight until they died, presented an Alford guilty plea for those criminal charges.


HAMILTON pleaded guilty to:

Twelve felony counts of animal cruelty.

Twelve misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.

Five felony counts of dogfighting.

Three misdemeanor counts of cruel restrain.


The charges refer to HAMILTON’s involvement in a despicable dogfighting case that dates back to 2021.


According to the incident report obtained by Voice For Us, on the afternoon of October 24, 2021, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department received a request for assistance from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control at a property in the 4300 block of Leopold Place, Buckleigh Neighborhood.


Animal Control was responding to the residence about an injured dog and since HAMILTON was known to be aggressive and had a “Domestic Violence protection order against him”, the agency requested help from the police.


Police determined there was justification to obtain a search warrant which then led to a total of twenty-nine (29) dogs being removed from the property.

Sadly, two of the dogs died due to medical issues and one was euthanized due to health complications.


The twenty-six (26) surviving dogs are currently in the care of CMPD Animal Care & Control getting medical and day-today care. Officials with animal control will make decisions on whether they can be placed for adoption or if they have to be euthanized.

A court date for HAMILTON has not been set.

HAMILTON is not allowed to own or have possession of any dogs for only five years; however, his wife is allowed to keep her two miniature Schnauzers.


On a separate note, WCNC reports, “A 2014 report from NBC affiliate WRAL shows Hamilton has previously made headlines in other parts of North Carolina for animal abuse charges. The report noted at least two other instances of animal cruelty accusations, in 2010 and in 2014.”


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Links included.

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



HAMILTON’s mugshot shared from the Mecklenburg County Jail.


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Writer's picturevoiceforus
Sep 5, 20232 min read

CLIFFORD EUGENE SHEPPARD arrested in connection with a large dogfighting operation in Autauga County

- Alabama, USA -


Following an ongoing investigation, on the morning of Friday, September 1, 2023, Autauga County officials uncovered a dogfighting operation in Plantersville. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in this case and more people could be charged.


Deputies arrested 44-years-old CLIFFORD EUGENE SHEPPARD (pictured).


Together with the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, Autauga County Sheriff’s deputies found a total of thirty-five (35) dogs on the property as well as the remains of other dogs and animals.


Sonya King, Director/Founder of Two by Two Animal Rescue, told WSFA: “The most disturbing image I saw was a deer that had been chained. My theory is that he was used, you know, um for hungry dogs to eat while he was alive.”


According to court documents, SHEPPARD subjected the animals to “cruel mistreatment,” including putting heavy chains around their necks.


Court documents obtained by Voice For Us state that SHEPPARD is charged with twenty-seven counts of aggravated animal cruelty, eight counts of animal cruelty, a separate count of dogfighting, and altered firearms. Arrest records show that SHEPPARD is being held in the Autauga County Jail on a $483,000 bond.


Two by Two Animal Rescue took in the dogs and as you can imagine the shelter needs help to face this new challenge. If you wish and can afford to make a donation, please click here. Thank you!


On Two by Two Animal Rescue’s Facebook page I found a few reels showing the rescue of the Voiceless Victims. It’s truly emotional when Sonya removes the damn chains and repeatedly tells the furbabies: “It’s over today!” I shared still images from the reels and pictures published by Two by Two Animal Rescue. This world needs people like Sonya, NOT trash like SHEPPARD!


I loathe individuals who make a living by using innocent and defenseless animals to fight. They are too lazy and ignorant to get a decent job and make an honest living. Those who attend these barbaric and illegal activities are NO better than the organizers. YOU ALL ARE TRASH!


CLIFFORD EUGENE SHEPPARD, you like fights? Why don’t you get in the ring and fight your friends and relatives? Why don’t you put chains around their necks and let them tell you how much they like it! Leave animals alone and get a job!!!!


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SHEPPARD’s mugshot shared from the Autauga County Jail.






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Writer's picturevoiceforus
Jul 27, 20233 min read

MICHAEL A. JOHNSON SR., wed to Hampton Sheriff’s Office Lt. Carolyn Johnson, accused of dogfighting

Updated: Sep 27, 2023

- Virginia, USA -


~ Update: September 27, 2023


On Monday, September 25, 2023, 59-years-old MICHAEL A. JOHNSON SR. and his wife, 58-years-old CAROLYN W. JOHNSON (both pictured), appeared in Hampton General District Court on animal cruelty charges that were filed against them in July 2023.


In July, the Hampton Police Department arrested MICHAEL A. JOHNSON SR. and charged him with animal cruelty and dogfighting after four adult Pitbulls and four Pitbull puppies were found living in poor health and unsafe conditions at the couple’s home on Ireland Street.

Detectives also recovered evidence suggesting that the dogs were being conditioned for fights.


Shortly after the arrest, police announced that the defendant’s wife, CAROLYN W. JOHNSON, had also been charged in connection with the case, with eight counts of Failure to Provide Duties of Ownership and eight counts of Animal Cruelty.

At the time, she was a Lieutenant with the Hampton Sheriff's Office. After she was charged, she was placed on administrative leave and then retired.


13NewsNow reports that on Monday, all the charges were pushed back.

“Representatives of the Virginia Attorney General's Office handling the case announced they will not prosecute the couple on these charges at this time. Attorneys could bring the charges back to court at a later time pending new evidence”, reports 13NewsNow.


All the misdemeanor charges filed against CAROLYN W. JOHNSON were nolle prossed, a Latin phrase meaning “to be unwilling to prosecute.”

All the charges filed against her husband, two of which are felonies, were also nolle prossed.

Pending new evidence in their investigation, attorneys still have the chance to bring the charges back to court.


I emailed Victoria LaCivita, spokeswoman for the Virginia Attorney General's Office and asked her: “In addition to the poor conditions the dogs and puppies were found in, would you please disclose what new evidence is required to bring back the charges and prosecute the defendants?” To that, Ms. LaCivita responded: “Despite the hearing, the investigation remains ongoing and I cannot comment on pending litigation.”


I am not just angry and disappointed; I am also extremely confused as to how the investigations were conducted and what importance was given to the evidence recovered from the couple’s residence. Once again, we have Voiceless Victims without justice!




~ Update: July 27, 2023


According to a press release by the Hampton Police Department, 58-years-old CAROLYN JOHNSON has also been charged in connection with this case. She is facing eight (8) counts of Failure to Provide Duties of Ownership and eight (8) counts of Animal Cruelty.



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Following a complaint submitted to the Hampton Animal Response Team (HART) on July 25, 2023, the Hampton Police Division arrested 59-years-old MICHAEL A. JOHNSON SR., accused of dogfighting.


The Virginian-Pilot reports that JOHNSON is married to Lieutenant Carolyn Johnson of the Hampton Sheriff’s Office.


HART officers responded to a home on Ireland Street near Phoebus High School but JOHNSON did not allow them to perform a welfare check on his dogs so a search warrant was obtained and executed.

Officials found eight dogs, four adult Pitbulls and four Pitbull puppies, living in poor health and unsafe conditions.


WAVY reports that according to court documents, “The dogs had rough and raw skin and were covered in fleas. The animals ears’ were bleeding because of fly bites.”

The Voiceless Victims were being kept in kennels covered with feces.


Inside a shed, officers found evidence consistent with preparing dogs for fighting and inside the home they found “documents and items associated with breeding and conditioning a dog”, reports WAVY.


Police said that JOHNSON has been charged with eight (8) counts of Animal Cruelty, eight (8) counts of Failure to Provide Duties of Ownership, and four (4) counts of Dogfighting.


JOHNSON was released on a meager $5,000 bond. A condition set by a judge is that no animals are to be in the residence until the court authorizes otherwise.

Court records show that JOHNSON is scheduled to appear at Hampton General District Court on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.


The Hampton Animal Response Team removed all eight furvictims and took them to the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter. Needless to say, I have emailed PRAS to inquire about the furbabies’ well being and if I hear back, I will post an update.


The investigation is ongoing.


JOHNSON, get a job instead of using innocent dogs to make a living!


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