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Jan 24, 20232 min read

JULIE ANN SHERRILL arrested – Eighty-eight animals removed from multiple Burke County properties

- North Carolina, USA -


Between January 18, 2023, and January 20, 2023, Burke County Animal Services/Animal Enforcement seized a total of eighty-eight (88) animals from two properties in Morganton owned by 54-years-old JULIE ANN SHERRILL (pictured), of 1945 Eastbrook Circle, Morganton.


On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, SHERRILL was served a search warrant and the agency seized thirty-nine (39) chickens and thirty-two (32) miniature horses. Officers also discovered additional properties with horses whose guardian was learnt to be SHERRILL, and after additional search warrants were issued on Thursday and Friday, seventeen (17) more miniature horses were removed by Burke County Animal Enforcement, bringing the total to forty-nine (49) horses.


Eight of the latest seventeen horses had cockleburs, six others had a body condition score of three or less, one other horse had a body score condition of four and another horse had a body score condition of five.

Nine horses housed in a different location, were well-cared for by a good Samaritan who hadn’t heard from SHERRILL since November. “The horses were taken to prevent owner reclamation and possible abuse/neglect,” reports WBTV.


While serving the search warrants at the two locations, officials found dead animals and the skeletal remains of other animals. Investigators said some miniature horses were found to be staying alive by eating mud/dirt and sawdust-like material.


As for the chickens, officials said that they are generally healthy but were found with lice and some will need medical attention.


The search warrant follows a necropsy report on a miniature horse, found on one of the properties, which revealed that the poor animal died of starvation.


SHERRILL was arrested on Monday, January 23, 2023, and court records show she was charged with twenty-three misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Additional charges are pending. SHERRILL was released after she posted a $2,500 bond. According to court records, SHERRILL is due in court on the morning of Friday, February 17, 2023.


Animal Services Foundation are accepting donations for the animals’ medical care and feed.

Donations can be made by visiting the Foundation’s website. Thank you!

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Jan 18, 20232 min read

RICHARD C. RUSSELL wanted by Niagara Falls authorities for the murder of three innocent dogs

- New York, USA -


A reward is being offered in exchange for information leading to the arrest of 50-years-old RICHARD (RICHIE) C. RUSSELL (pictured) for murdering three innocent dogs on the morning of Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Burt, a hamlet in the Town of Newfane.


The Niagara SPCA said in a Facebook post that RUSSELL, previously of Niagara Falls, faces three animal cruelty charges after he shot and killed two Beagle mixes named Lucy Lou and Moo, and a Pitbull-type dog named Princess.


According to the Niagara SPCA, RUSSELL and his wife were evicted from an apartment on Whitney Avenue in Niagara Falls on the night of Wednesday, January 4, 2023, and while they took the three dogs with them, they left behind a cat, two fish, and two turtles. The animals who were abandoned, have since been removed by SPCA agents and are receiving medical care.


As stated by the Niagara SPCA, SPCA Investigators recovered the lifeless bodies of Lucy Lou, Moo, and Princess, on the morning of January 6, 2023, in the backyard of a home in Burt. The Niagara County Sheriff Crime Scene Unit was onsite to assist.


“Examinations and x-rays of the remains of the three dogs confirmed that all three were shot at close range with a .22 caliber rifle. Fragments of bullets were removed from one of the dog's jaws during examination,” said the Niagara SPCA.


Reportedly, RUSSELL and his Russell and his wife were later dropped off at a bus station in Buffalo and the nonprofit was told that the couple were heading to the Burlington, North Carolina area to stay with relatives.


If you have any information about the filthy murderer and his despicable wife, who is just as guilty, I beg you come forward and speak up for Lucy Lou, Moo, and Princess. You can submit your tips to Investigator Salisbury at (716) - 731 - 4368 ext. 311. Thank you!


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Dec 18, 20222 min read

RACHEL NICOLE DIAL and TONY LOCKLEAR arrested after multiple dogs were removed from their home

- North Carolina, USA -


The Hoke County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 25-years old RACHEL NICOLE DIAL and TONY LOCKLEAR (both pictured) after multiple dogs were removed from their home.


According to a news release by the sheriff’s office, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, deputies and Hoke County Animal Control responded to the 500 block of Murph McLauchlin Road after receiving complaints about the lack of care of dogs on the property.


An investigation led to the execution of a search warrant on December 15, 2022, and animal control “took possession of multiple canines at the residence,” stated the release.

The sheriff’s office did not reveal the number of dogs removed from the property and did not disclose additional information about the VOICELESS VICTIMS.


DIAL and LOCKLEAR were each charged with three felony counts of animal cruelty.

DIAL was issued a $1,500 secured bond and LOCKLEAR was issued a $10,000 unsecured bond. Online court records show the duo will be back in court on the morning of Monday, December 19, 2022.


While the investigation is ongoing, the sheriff’s office is reaching out to the public for information about this case. Anyone who has information is encouraged to contact Detective Mariscal at (910) - 875 - 5111. Thank you!


I have emailed Hoke County Sheriff Roderick Virgil and requested information about the dogs. Should I receive a response, I will update the article accordingly.


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