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May 102 min read

ANTHONY DREW CHURCH arrested – A puppy tested positive for cocaine and twenty-six dogs removed

Updated: Oct 20

- North Carolina, USA -

 

The Davie County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 26-year-old ANTHONY DREW CHURCH (pictured).

 

According to a press release by the sheriff’s office, on April 23, 2024, Animal Services received information that a puppy had been seen by an emergency vet in Winston-Salem for diarrhea and vomiting. According to the vet, a toxicology screen was positive for cocaine, THC, and [benzodiazepine].

 

The sheriff’s office tells me the puppy is a female Pitbull mix, she is 20 weeks old, and is doing well.

 

The following day, April 24, 2024, Davie County Sheriff Office’s Animal Services Division served a search warrant at a residence on 178 Wall Street in Mocksville.

 

The search led to the discovery and removal of twenty-six (26) dogs, “mostly nursing puppies and mothers”, stated the release.

 

CHURCH was arrested and charged with one felony count of cruelty to animals, one felony count of possession of cocaine, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

He received an unsecured bond of $5,000.

 

The sheriff’s office further told me that CHURCH’s next court appearance at Davie County District court is set for “…….Monday of next week where the county will ask for the dogs to be turned over to us so they can be adopted.”

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Link included. 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.

 

 

CHURCH’s mugshot shared from the Davie County Sheriff’s Office




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Mar 262 min read

BRANDI BREANN LAUGHLIN and JUSTIN ROBERT BUCKNER arrested after six dogs rescued from a vacant home

- North Carolina, USA -

 

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-years-old BRANDI BREANN LAUGHLIN and 31-years-old JUSTIN ROBERT BUCKNER (both pictured), of Forest City.

 

On March 22, 2024, deputies with the Rutherford County Road Patrol division responded to a home in the area of Newton Cole Road and Jacobs Lane to investigate a possible trespassing call.

 

While in the area, deputies saw multiple dogs outside a residence where the previous tenant was evicted in late February.

According to the media release by the sheriff’s office, the dogs appeared to be malnourished and were not being properly taken care of.

One of the dogs was “in a make-shift kennel that had no door and was wired shut.” The dog had feces all over the kennel.

 

Other dogs could be heard barking inside the home and upon checking, deputies found a dog who was in a crate that had been zip-tied shut and had a blanket over it.

 

Rutherford County Animal Control was called in and took a total of six dogs to the Rutherford County Animal Shelter.

 

Deputies were able to identify LAUGHLIN and BUCKNER as the dogs’ guardians and secured warrants on them.

On March 23, 2024, deputies arrested BUCKNER at a residence on Jacobs Lane. He was also found in possession of methamphetamine.

The following day, at the same residence deputies found LAUGHLIN “hiding underneath a blanket” and placed her under arrest.

 

LAUGHLIN was charged with six counts of cruelty to animals and was given a $4,500 secured bond.

BUCKNER was also charged with six counts of animal cruelty and in addition, he was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possess drug paraphernalia not for marijuana. He was held without bond in reference to a pre-trial release.

 

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Voice For Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the official press release by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

 

 

LAUGHLIN and BUCKNER’s mugshots shared from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office




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Feb 272 min read

ASHLYN ELIZABETH WHITE and NATHAN WESLEY WHITE arrested – Two cows and two horses surrendered

- North Carolina, USA -

 

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrested of 32-years-old ASHLYN ELIZABETH WHITE and her husband 33-years-old NATHAN WESLEY WHITE (both pictured).

 

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies initially received a call on August 22, 2023, requesting a welfare check for livestock animals on a property on Haden Grove Church Road.

 

The investigation determined the WHITES to be the guardians of the animals at the property and a compliance order for the animals was issued to the couple.

 

On January 16, 2024, deputies received another call for a welfare check on the animals and were alerted to more animals being at the same property.

The sheriff’s office said that due to “Exigent Circumstances”, two cows and two horses were surrendered.  

 

According to the arrest warrants obtained by Voice For Us, the WHITES “unlawfully, willfully, and intentionally” deprived of necessary sustenance:

 

A brown horse named Witchblade.

One white mare

One Jersey Steer

One Holstein Steer

Several chickens

Two mixed dogs

Two goats

One Donkey

One Pig

One black mini mare

 

Additionally, the WHITES “unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously” failed to provide adequate food and water for at least five Silkie chickens that resulted in their death.

 

On February 6, 2024, the WHITES, of Lexington, were arrested and charged with felony count of animal cruelty and nine misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. The couple will be at Davidson County District Court on March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

 

The investigation remains ongoing.

 

Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the official press release by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and court documents 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.

  

 

Mugshots shared from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.




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