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Jun 25, 20231 min read

BENJAMIN LEE MINTON accused of punching and kicking two dogs on separate occasions

- North Carolina, USA -


Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement said that on June 17, 2023, they received several tips that a Lenoir man was beating his two dogs, “aggressively punching and kicking the dogs. “


In a press release obtained by Voice For Us, the agency said that an investigation identified the suspect as 20-years-old BENJAMIN LEE MINTON (pictured), of Carlton Mobile Home Park Drive in Lenoir.


From the investigation it emerged that MINTON had beaten the dogs on separate occasions.

One of the two dogs was MINTON’s, the furbaby is now in the care of Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement. The other dog, is safe with his/her guardian.


MINTON was arrested on June 22, 2023, and booked into the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office on two felony counts of animal cruelty. He was given a $35,000 secured bond and online records show he is no longer in custody.

MINTON has a court date set for June 26, 2023.


Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement Director Richard Gilliland said: “Our domestic animals are like family, and we should treat them as such by providing them a healthy environment.”


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MINTON’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office.


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Sep 11, 20222 min read

BETHANY MARIE BEAVER arrested - Her injured dog was found abandoned left to die in Caldwell County

- North Carolina, USA -


On Saturday, September 2, 2022, Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement received a call about an injured dog in the area of Abington Road and Valley View Circle.


Upon arrival, the officer found the dog off the roadway. According to a press release by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, the furbaby “suffered a severe injury and was taken to an emergency vet to receive care. After emergency surgery, the dog is expected to make a full recovery.”


The Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement believed the dog was intentionally injured and left to die on the side of the road, so authorities reached out to the public for information and the nonprofit Piedmont Animal Rescue – PAR offered a reward of $3,500.


The sheriff’s office announced that an arrest has been made in this case. 21-years-old BETHANY MARIE BEAVER (pictured), is the heartless and soulless individual responsible for abandoning her dog.


According to the sheriff’s office, on September 7, 2022, Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement Officers received a tip which was investigated and that successfully led to BEAVER’s arrest. The female was located with assistance from the Lenoir Police Department and the North Carolina Highway Patrol.


BEAVER was transported to the Caldwell County Magistrate’s Office, where she received a $15,000 bond. She was then taken to the Caldwell County Detention Facility, where she will be held until she can make bond.


Online arrest records show that BEAVER is still in custody. According to court records, she has a morning court appearance scheduled for September 29, 2022.


The VOICELESS VICTIM is in the care of Piedmont Animal Rescue.


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