- Indiana, USA -
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office arrested 46-years-old BRANDON KEVIN HICKS (pictured) for animal cruelty among other charges.
According to a press release by the sheriff’s office obtained by Voice For Us, on July 23, 2023, deputies were called to Cameron Hospital in Angola just before 12:30 p.m. for a report of a sexual assault. Deputies were able to gather initial information from the female victim. She told deputies that in the early morning, her live-in boyfriend, HICKS, “was intoxicated and allegedly battered, strangled, and sexually assaulted her.”
At one point, the woman’s dog stepped in to defend her and HICKS struck the dog with a closed fist.
Reportedly, the incident happened at a residence in the 5900 block of North SR 327 in the town of Orland.
HICKS was taken into custody the same day and booked into the Steuben County Jail on one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty as well as rape, strangulation, and domestic battery.
HICKS is being held without bond pending an initial hearing which according to court records is scheduled for July 25, 2023.
I have emailed the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office to inquire about the furvictim and his/her well-being. The spokesperson said that no additional information is available at this time as the incident is still under investigation. I will post an update as I know more.
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HICKS’ mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.
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