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May 212 min read

GIOVANNY Y. AGUILAR, registered sex offender, arrested for violently kicking a dog numerous times

Updated: Oct 20

- Illinois, USA -

 

~ Update: May 21, 2024

 

I was told by the Joliet Police Department that “…the dog is a 10-year-old brindle mini bull terrier named “Nibbles”.  He received emergency veterinary care that day of the incident and continues to receive daily medical care.  I am told that his condition is slowly improving.”

 

 

~ Original story


The Joliet Police Department arrested 36-year-old GIOVANNY Y. AGUILAR (pictured), of Joliet.

 

According to the Department’s press release obtained by Voice For Us, on the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Croghan Avenue after receiving an animal cruelty complaint.

 

Upon arrival, officers learned that AGUILAR was seen in the backyard of his residence “violently kicking” a dog numerous times while the furvictim laid on the ground. In the press release, police identified the dog as a Bull Terrier but no additional information is known at this time.

 

Police and a representative from Joliet Township Animal Control found the dog still laying in the backyard of the residence. “The dog appeared conscious, but otherwise unresponsive”, stated the release.

 

Police said that at one point AGUILAR came out of the residence, picked up the dog, and tried to run back inside. Officers ordered AGUILAR to put the dog down but he ignored the officers’ commands and resisted when police attempted to arrest him.

After struggling, officers were able to place AGUILAR under arrest.

 

Will County Animal Control took the dog to be treated. Police said that the extent of his/her injuries is not known.

 

AGUILAR was processed and released on a Notice to Appear for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Resisting a Peace Officer.

 

I have sent out a few emails to inquire about the furvictim’s well-being. If I receive a response, I will post an update.

 

On a separate note, AGUILAR is listed on the Illinois sex offender registry after he pleaded guilty in 2009 to possession of child sex abuse images.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the official press release by the Joliet Police Department. 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.

 

 

AGUILAR’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Joliet Police Department.




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Mar 123 min read

LARS STIG SORENSEN facing charges – 101 cats removed from his townhouse, 82 of them euthanized

Updated: Mar 15

- Illinois, USA -

 

A court date is coming up for 59-years-old LARS STIG SORENSEN (pictured), of Algonquin, charged with eighty-two (82) felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

 

Charges against SORENSEN were filed in October 2023, after a veterinarian at Huntley Animal Care told the authorities that SORENSEN had brought in five cats to be euthanized. According to the police report, the vet said the cats “were in horrible condition, ... covered in urine and some had upper respiratory infections on top of their visible injuries.” The vet also provided the police with pictures of the cats. “The cats had bleeding and infected wounds, looked visibly underweight and overall, looked extremely sickly”, stated the report.

 

An officer began investigating and learned that SORENSEN had gone to other veterinary clinics in the area bringing in cats to be euthanized. One of the clinics told police that according to their records, from 2014 to 2016 SORENSEN had been there and had euthanized a total of twenty-two (22) cats.

 

According to the press release by the Algonquin Police Department obtained by Voice For Us, officers obtained a search warrant which was executed at SORENSEN’s home on 316 Emerald Lane on October 23, 2023.

 

According to the police report, “the floors of the residence, walls, and many other surfaces were covered in what appeared to be feline excrement and hair.”

The report goes on to state: “There were an undetermined and uncountable number of cats throughout the residence. The interior of the residence appeared in complete disarray, with waste and filth throughout.”

 

Officials removed a hundred and one (101) cats from SORENSEN’s townhouse and the property “was condemned as unfit for human occupancy, due to the hazardous living conditions.”

 

Police said out of a hundred and one cats, sadly, eighty-two (82) had to be euthanized by Kane County Animal Control, “due to their adverse health conditions.”

The remaining cats are at Kane County Animal Control.

 

According to Daily Herald, Kane County Animal Control Executive Director Brett Youngsteadt said: “Our ultimate goal is to rehabilitate them so they can be adopted. In these hoarding situations, it becomes like ‘Lord of the Flies,’ with each cat jockeying for position.”

He also added: “We had to do what was best for these cats.” The cats could not be released as feral cats because they are imprinted by humans. If a feral cat is approached, it runs away. The cats would put the public at risk if a child or adult were to try to pet it.”

 

SORENSEN told police that he and his wife at the beginning had four cats. Later the couple allowed feral cats to come inside and they started breeding. 

 

It’s unknown why no one reported SORENSEN between 2014 to 2016 when the innocent twenty-two (22) cats were euthanized!

 

Court records show that SORENSEN is expected at Kane County Circuit Court on the morning of Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 9:00 before Judge Donald M. Tegeler Jr.

 

Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official documents provided to Voice For Us.

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.

 

 

SORENSEN’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Kane County Sheriff's Office.




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Mar 53 min read

CORTEZ JAMAL HOUSTON sentenced to three years for the death of two dogs and the neglect of others

- Illinois, USA -

 

Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley announced that 35-years-old CORTEZ JAMAL HOUSTON (pictured), was sentenced for “Aggravated Cruelty, Cruel Treatment and Violation of Owner’s Duties.”

 

According to a press release by Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley, on December 29, 2020, Winnebago County Animal Control Officers responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Bildahl Avenue in Rockford after an animal complaint.

In the backyard of the residence, officers found at least three dogs. As stated in the release, “These dogs were emaciated and without proper food and water.”

Sadly, officers also found a deceased dog who was being “consumed by the other emaciated dogs.”  The criminal complaint obtained by Voice For Us describes the deceased dog as a brown and brindle female Mastiff. The Voiceless Victim’s age and name were not mentioned.

 

A couple of weeks later, on January 13, 2022, Winnebago County Animal Control responded to a home in the 2600 block of Lapey Street in Rockford where HOUSTON was residing.

Officers discovered a dog who was “incredibly thin with no food or water.” Sadly, Animal Control Officers located a dead dog whom the criminal complaint describes as a tan and white female Pitbull mix. The Voiceless Victim’s age and name were not included in the complaint.

 

A necropsy was performed on the deceased furvictim and results showed that she died from starvation. According to the press release, “There was no food found in the dog’s gastrointestinal tract, indicating that the dog had not consumed any food for at least 24 hours. The dog’s stomach contained sticks.”

 

An investigation conducted by Winnebago County Animal Control determined that all of the dogs were HOUSTON’s.

 

On August 23, 2023, HOUSTON was found guilty of Aggravated Cruelty, Cruel Treatment, and Violation of Owner’s Duties after a jury trial before the Honorable Judge Randy Wilt.

 

In his press release, Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley said the following:

 

“Aggravated Cruelty is a Class 4 Felony that is punishable by 1-6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 6 months of Mandatory Supervised Release.  Cruel Treatment is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in the Winnebago County Jail or probation.  Violation of Owner’s Duties is a Class B Misdemeanor that is also punishable by probation or a jail sentence.”

 

Despite all that, on February 29, 2024, Winnebago County Circuit Court Judge Randy Wilt sentenced HOUSTON to ONLY three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Not only that, but I also learned from the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office that HOUSTON was not banned from “owning” animals!

 

I took the liberty of naming the deceased furbabies Lilac and Wisteria for the tribute image. Should their given names be made public, I will rectify them accordingly.

 

I have also emailed Winnebago County Animal Control and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to request pictures of all the Voiceless Victims. If I receive them, I will add them to the article.

 

Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the official press releases by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office and copies of the criminal complaint 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.

 


HOUSTON’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office.



 


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