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MERCEDEZ LAPORSHA COCHRAN arrested - Her dog was found emaciated in a cage in deplorable conditions

- Florida, USA -


The Miami-Dade Police Department arrested 36-years-old MERCEDEZ LAPORSHA COCHRAN (pictured) on one felony count of animal cruelty with intent to injure and kill and one misdemeanor count of confining an animal without food or water.


The arrest follows an investigation launched after receiving a report of animal cruelty.

On Monday, August 7, 2023, an officer responded to an apartment building in the 15000 block of Southwest 282nd Street, in Homestead to investigate.

Police said that in the backyard, the officer found a caged dog sitting in a pool of his/her urine and feces. The officer reported that there was no food or water inside the cage nor nearby.

The officer further reported that the furvictim appeared emaciated with multiple sores visible along his/her body.


Police identified COCHRAN as the dog’s guardian and on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, she went to the station for questioning. On the same day COCHRAN was placed under arrest as a result of the investigation and her confession. Police said COCHRAN is responsible for subjecting the Voiceless Victim to unnecessary pain and suffering. COCHRAN was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and released after posting a $,6000 bond. Court records show she is scheduled to appear back in court on September 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. before judge Richard Hersch.


The dog was removed and no additional details are available at the moment.


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JUSTYCE MATTHEW charged with animal cruelty after dumping his dead dog on a sidewalk

- New York, USA -


The Watervliet Police Department announced that 48-year-old JUSTYCE MATTHEW (pictured), was charged with animal cruelty following the death of his dog.


In a press release, police said that on July 5, 2023, officers responded to First Avenue after receiving a report of a dead dog.

Officers found a deceased 4-year-old French Bulldog on the sidewalk.

The Watervliet Police Department tell me the furvictim was a male named Bruce Bruce.


An investigation revealed that the furbaby “suffered from a medical emergency”, stated the release. Furthermore, from the investigation it emerged that the dog’s guardian, MATTHEW,

“failed to provide the required care which contributed to its death”, said police.


MATTHEW then dumped his own dog on the sidewalk.


After being charged with animal cruelty (Agriculture & Markets Law-Misdemeanor), MATTHEW was released on an appearance ticket.


In a statement, Watervliet Police Chief Joseph Centanni said: “There are no words to effectively describe the wickedness of people who intentionally abuse animals. Not only did the defendant cause inconceivable distress to this dog but he also failed to provide the medical treatment that could have saved its life. Instead, the offender engaged in several acts to avoid detection including discarding the deceased animal on the sidewalk like trash. The Watervliet Police Department would like to thank the residents and business owners who provided vital information which greatly assisted the department in apprehending this defendant.”


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MATTHEW’s mugshot shared from the Watervliet Police Department.





BILLY CARL SHERROD accused of driving with two dogs tethered to his vehicle causing the death of one

- Texas, USA -


The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 55-years-old BILLY CARL SHERROD (pictured) of Anton.


In a news release the sheriff’s office said that on the afternoon of Sunday, August 6, 2023, deputies responded to the 400 block East Ellwood in reference to a potential animal cruelty case involving two dogs.


Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the reporting party and based on the information obtained, an investigation was opened into “suspected criminal offenses”, stated the release.


From a preliminary investigation, it initially emerged that a male subject, later identified as SHERROD, drove a vehicle with a dog tethered to the back. However, from statements provided by witnesses, it came to light that there were two dogs tethered to the back of the vehicle driven by SHERROD.


As the investigation unfolded deputies on site were advised by dispatchers that a call came in about another disturbance. The caller had reported an altercation involving two males with a third male. It was determined the disturbance call was related to the animal cruelty investigation.


Based on the information gathered at the scene, the incident was referred to the Criminal Investigations Division.


The following day, investigators believed probable cause existed that SHERROD “allegedly intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused the death of an animal without consent of the owner, and tortured an animal in an act that caused undue and unjustifiable pain or suffering”, stated the release.


Investigators then requested and obtained an arrest warrant for SHERROD for two felony counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals.

On Monday, August 7, 2023, the murderer was taken into custody and booked into the Hockley County Detention Center.

Records show he was released two days later after posting a $10,000 bond.


According to everythinglubbock, the dog who was killed as a result of being dragged, was located by the sheriff’s office, but the second dog is still missing.


Authorities did not disclose the name of the deceased furbaby so I took the liberty of naming him/her Honey for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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SHERROD’s mugshot via Hockley County Sheriff’s Office.


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