SHERINE ANN MARIE WRIGHT and ODDLETON ALEXANDER GITTENS arrested – 45 animals removed from a farm

- Florida, USA -

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said that on July 3, 2022, a concerned citizen called the sheriff’s office to report a woman who was not properly taking care of her animals on her farm.

In a video posted on Facebook Sheriff Ivey mentioned all the agencies that responded to the suspected property and “when we got there, what we found was disgusting”, he said.

In an overcrowded area a total of forty-five (45) animals were found and then removed as a result of being malnourished, abused, mistreated, and neglected. Some of them had parasites.

Officials removed:

23 cows

19 goats

2 sheep

1 donkey

Multiple pigs

Multiple chickens

Authorities did not discover any animals on a pasture near the home, where there was access to grassy areas for grazing.

Sheriff Ivey said that veterinarians are nursing the animals back to health.

Deputies arrested the owner of the farm, 42-years-old SHERINE ANN MARIE WRIGHT and the caretaker 73-years-old ODDLETON ALEXANDER GITTENS (both pictured).

Sheriff Ivey said WRIGHT had zero remorse, was uncooperative, yelled at officials present on the farm and even tried to intimidate one of the people who rightfully and thankfully reported her.

WRIGHT has been charged with ninety-one counts of animal cruelty and one count of witness tampering. GITTENS has been charged with twelve Felony counts of animal cruelty.

They both were arrested on August 3, 2022, and released the following day.

Sheriff Ivey said: “I wish I could do to them what they did to these poor animals. I can’t because I am more professional than that and I have compassion in my heart.”

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WFTV – August 4, 2022

MAKAYLA MCDONALD and STEVEN OWENSBY arrested - Malnourished and dead animals found inside their home

- Georgia, USA -

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office said that 27-years-old MAKAYLA MCDONALD and 29-years-old STEVEN OWENSBY (both pictured), stand accused of animal cruelty following the discovery of a hoarding case.

On Saturday, June 25, a deputy made the discovery while looking for a suspect at 1906 Blossom Road on an unrelated case.

The sheriff’s office said that while the deputy was searching the residence, he noticed “several malnourished and dead animals inside.”

Walker County Animal Control, the Walker County Animal Shelter, and Walker County Fire Rescue were called in and assisted with the removal of 13 animals, including, 4 chickens, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 ducks, and 2 rabbits.

Officials also removed the remains of 15 dead animals.

I asked the sheriff’s office what animals were found deceased and whether the cause of death was known. The sheriff’s office tells me that: “Our employees were able to identify dog and rabbit remains among the deceased. The causes of death have not been officially reported, but there were a number of issues.”

I also inquired about the well-being of the live animals who were removed and I was told: “All of the animals removed from 1906 Blossom Road are in various stages of recovery.”

The sheriff’s office also told me that: “Since this is an active criminal investigation, we are not at liberty to share pictures of any of the animals.”

MCDONALD and OWENSBY face charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and additional charges are pending.

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Walker County Georgia - June 27, 2022