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Mar 232 min read

JASON CHRISTOPHER MEARNS arrested for strangling a 3-year-old dog to death

- Hawaii, USA -

 

The Kaua’i Police Department arrested 49-years-old JASON CHRISTOPHER MEARNS (pictured).

 

Police said in a press release that on the early afternoon of Sunday, March 17, 2024, officers responded to a residence on Eke Road in Kōloa after receiving a report about a dog who had been strangled to death.

 

Officers learned that a 35-year-old man was inside his residence when he heard a loud noise coming from outside where his dog was. When the man went outside to check what was happening, he saw MEARNS “lifting his dog off the ground” by his chain.

 

Sadly, by the time officers arrived, the Voiceless Victim, a 3-year-old terrier mix, was already dead.

 

KHON2 identified the dog’s guardian as Keoni Tin and the dog as Koa’Ipo.

 

Officers interviewed witnesses and learned that there was an argument between MEARNS and Keoni which eventually escalated into a physical altercation causing Keoni to sustain an abrasion to his left forearm, along with several scrapes and bruises.

 

In an interview with KHON2, Keoni said that Koa’Ipo had been in his family since he was a puppy and that “He was the best dog ever. He was a good watch dog.”

 

Keoni told KHON2 that MEARNS “bashed the dog’s head with a 30 pound dumbbell” and that Koa’Ipo did not even have time to bark because he was sleeping.

 

Keoni rightfully said that “This should be considered murder, not animal cruelty.”

Keoni and his family want justice and hope that MEARNS gets “what he deserves.”

 

The murderer was arrested for cruelty to animals in the first degree and assault in the third degree. At time of writing, records show that he is being held on $20,000 bail in the Oahu Community Correctional Center.

MEARNS’ arraignment was scheduled to take place on the afternoon of Friday, March 22, 2024.

I have emailed County of Kaua'i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to inquire about MEARNS’ arraignment. If I get a response, I will post an update.

  

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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.

 

 



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Mar 222 min read

BRONSON VALENCIA-YASUE arrested after viral video showing him beating a dog

- Hawai’i, USA -

 

The Hawai’i Police Department arrested 30-years-old BRONSON VALENCIA-YASUE (pictured), of Pāhoa.

 

Police said in a press release that they received multiple tips regarding a video circulating on social media depicting a man beating a dog.

 

An investigation into the incident identified VALENCIA-YASUE as the abuser. Officers conducted multiple area checks for the Voiceless Victim and VALENCIA-YASUE but were unable to locate either of them.

Police said that the Animal Control and Protection Agency was also contacted and alerted to the incident.  

 

VALENCIA-YASUE turned himself into police in Hilo on March 21, 2024. He was placed under arrest and charged with second-degree animal cruelty.

VALENCIA-YASUE, however, was released as the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was unable to file formal charges in court “due to certain information being unknown at this time”, explained police. The investigation is ongoing and once it’s completed, it will be forwarded to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for further review.

 

Police said that the dog’s whereabouts is not known at this time and did not release additional information.

 

Island News included the video in question in their article and said they obtained it from Instagram account @Hawaiinewsreport's post.

 

According to a petition started by Viva Animal Warriors Honolulu on Change.org, VALENCIA-YASUE “documented and posted videos kicking and beating his own dog and threatening to shoot and kill her and even attack anyone who dares challenge him. In his own words.”

The petition also mentions that the furbaby may be pregnant but there is no official confirmation from the authorities.

I checked the YouTube link provided by Viva Animal Warriors Honolulu but the video was taken down as it violates the platform’s policy on violent or graphic content.

 

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Officer Boyd Bangloy of Puna Patrol via phone at (808) - 965 - 2716 or via email.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact  Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Thank you!

 

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

Please note that details may be removed or new information added should such sources report an update.

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.

 

 

Mugshot shared from the Hawai’i Police Department.




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Sep 15, 20222 min read

Dog found shot twice and hit by a car passed away – Honolulu police are investigating

- Hawaii, USA -


Honolulu police are investigating after a dog was found on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, with two bullet wounds on the side of the road in Maili.


Cassie Moniz, with Aloha Animal Outreach, received a call around 4:30 p.m. about an injured dog laying on the side of the road after being hit by a car. The driver did not stop.

When Cassie arrived on the scene, she found a male dog who was covered in fleas, ticks, ants, and in pain.


PAWS of Hawaii said in the Facebook post that Cassie took the 1-year-old furbaby named Nakoa, to VCA Animal Hospital in Kapolei.


After taking X-rays, veterinarians learned that Nakoa had been shot twice. PAWS of Hawaii said: “To make it worse, this was NOT a BB gun, but real bullets. Someone shot this innocent animal and left him to die on the side of the road.”

One of the two wounds was old, while the other was recent.


KITV reports that Ku'ulei Durand, Executive Director of PAWS of Hawaii, explained: “It fully severed his spine, just shattering the vertebrae. They said if the bullet had missed his spine, we would've been able to save him. But, because it severed his spine he has severe damage to all of his body, and he's going to be a paraplegic dog for the rest of his life.”

Not only that, but veterinarians also said Nakoa’s leg would have to be amputated, so, due to the poor quality of life Nakoa would have, the decision was made to euthanize him.


Durand also explained that the bullets vets extracted from Nakoa’s body will be sent “over to authorities to try and figure out who did this to this dog.” PAWS of Hawaii said Nakoa was shot with a 9mm.

Furthermore, vets performed a CT scan and as Durand explained: “It's actually very important to do his CT scan because not only will this tell us what's wrong with him, the CT scan would be able to be used in prosecuting whoever it is that did this to him.”


In announcing Nakoa’s passing, PAWS of Hawaii wrote in a Facebook post: “It’s with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to sweet Nakoa. Our hearts break as tears fill our eyes tonight. Thankfully he knew he was loved & supported by soooo many these last two days. We pray he felt kindness & love around him as he passed over to the rainbow bridge. We are very sorry that a human had enacted such cruel crimes toward this innocent soul. We wish we could have gotten a chance to show him & teach him a life that’s filled with endless love, kisses & what a true companionship is.

E ho’omaha me ka maluhia. Aloha mau loa. Poina ‘ole. (Rest in peace. Forever loved. Never forgotten.)”


If you have any information, I beg you, come forward and speak up for Nakoa.

Call Honolulu police at (808) - 529 - 3111. Thank you!


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.




Additional Sources:

Poi Dogs and Popoki – Nakoa’s video




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