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Jun 8, 20232 min read

CARL RUDOLPH LENTZ arrested – Twenty-eight animals found dead and forty-seven live ones removed

- Virginia, USA -


Augusta County Sheriff Donald L. Smith announced the arrest of 59-years-old CARL RUDOLPH LENTZ (pictured).


According to a press release by the sheriff’s office, on June 2, 2023 Augusta County Animal Control received an anonymous call about the living conditions at a property in the 700 Block of Augusta Farms Road. “A citizen had recently purchased a dog from this location”, stated the release.

Animal Control and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation and when officers responded to the location, they found two dogs who appeared to be living inside a vehicle. According to the sheriff’s office, the vehicle was covered in feces, there was no food or water for the dogs, and the temperature inside the vehicle was 89.6 degrees.

As a result of the extreme temperature, Augusta County Animal Control removed the two Voiceless Victims.


As stated in the release, on the property there were several other dogs who appeared to be in poor condition so with the assistance of the sheriff’s office, Augusta County Animal Control obtained a search warrant.


Sadly, throughout the property officers discovered twenty (20) dead cats and eight (8) dead dogs.


As for the live animals, officers found and removed thirteen (13) cats, twenty-eight (28) dogs, and six (6) ducks. Four of the cats had to be euthanized and one dog had to have his/her leg amputated.

The sheriff’s office said that a temporary emergency shelter has been established by Augusta County at the Government Center in Verona to house all the rescued furvictims.


LENTZ, of Waynesboro, was arrested Friday, June 2, 2023, on one felony count of animal cruelty. On June 5, 2023, an additional five felony charges of animal cruelty were obtained and served by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.


LENTZ is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.

Online court records show that he is due back at Augusta General District Court on July 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.


Sheriff Smith advises those who may have “purchased any animals” from LENTZ or have knowledge of the living conditions at this location, to contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at (540) - 245 - 5333 and reference report number 2023-0001669. Thank you.


The sheriff further said that this is still an ongoing investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.


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LENTZ’s mugshot via Middle River Regional Jail.


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Jun 5, 20233 min read

Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue’s staff face charges after hundreds of animals were found mistreated

- Virginia, USA -


Following a months-long investigation into the mistreatment of innocent animals at Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue in the Town of Round Hill, more than a hundred (100) animals were rescued by Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) and more than a dozen criminal charges have been filed against the organization’s staff.


A press release by the Loudoun County Government identified the individuals who are facing charges as 51-years-old KIMBERLY T. HALL (pictured – Via Linked In), 50-years-old NICOLE METZ, and 22-years-old ALEX HALL.


According to the release, in February 2023, authorities responded to a call for service at a home in Round Hill. Once on the scene, they noticed “a large number of animals living in deplorable conditions” so LCAS were alerted and an investigation was launched.


The inspection inside the residence led Humane Law Enforcement Officers to find forty-two (42) animals who “were housed in a manner that threatened their health and safety.”


As stated in the release, a search of the HALL’s residence, “which appeared to be one of the sites from which the animal rescue was being operated, found all of the home’s floors covered with feces and urine. Officers also found most of the animals were confined to crates, some of which were stacked on top of each other. Many of the animals needed veterinary care.”


As part of the investigation, a search warrant was also executed at METZ’s home, “which is located next door. Conditions in both locations were found to be unsanitary, hazardous and consistent with hoarding.”


On February 16 and February 17, 2023, a total of hundred and two (102) animals were removed and transferred to LCAS, including twenty-eight (28) cats, seventy (70) dogs, two (2) rabbits, and two (2) parakeets.


As a result of the investigation, KIMBERLY T. HALL, who served as the organization’s director of operations, was charged with eight counts of animal cruelty and two counts of failure to acquire a certificate of veterinary inspection.


NICOLE METZ, who served as the executive director of the Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue, which was formerly known as Paw & Hoof Animal Rescue, was charged with seven counts of animal cruelty, two counts of failure to acquire certificate of veterinary inspection, one count of allowing an animal with a contagious disease to roam, and one count of obstructing justice.


ALEX HALL, who was formerly the organization’s director of marketing, was charged with eight counts of animal cruelty.


The release further stated that: “In addition to charges of animal cruelty, Kimberly Hall and Metz are alleged to have brought animals into Virginia without the required documentation for the importation of the animals. The Humane Law Enforcement Officers’ investigation revealed text messages that indicate Hall, Metz and their associates brought a number of animals from out of state to shelters in Northern Virginia, including cats with contagious diseases and dogs that had attacked or killed other dogs, inaccurately claiming them to be strays found in the local community. These communications have prompted a search for the whereabouts of approximately 100 additional animals that were received by the rescue from various sources and are presently unknown. Some are presumed to be buried in the suspects’ yards based on their communications and the execution of additional search warrants by officers that substantiated this finding.”


On April 7, 2023, an initial civil hearing resulted in the Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue being dissolved, and METZ being prohibited from serving as staff or a volunteer for any animal-related business or nonprofit for a period of ONLY one year.


On the morning of Wednesday, July 12, 2023, KIMBERY T. HALL and NICOLE METZ are scheduled to face charges in General District Court.


Chris Brosan, Chief of Humane Law Enforcement, said: “This case is particularly disturbing because the individuals involved are the very people who were entrusted by overwhelmed pet owners and rural shelters to look out for the welfare of animals. Our investigation shows that they knowingly kept the animals in filthy conditions and allowed their health to suffer, while continuing to acquire more animals.”


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May 30, 20231 min read

FREDERICK GRANT PIERCE arrested for kicking a kitten to death

- Virginia, USA -


The Prince William County Police Department announced the arrest of 18-years-old FREDERICK GRANT PIERCE (pictured) for murdering a defenseless kitten.


In a press release, Master Officer Renee Carr said that on the early evening of Friday, May 26, 2023, officers responded to The Stone Point Apartments in the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Place in Woodbridge to investigate a domestic dispute.


Officers learned that the guardian of a 3-month-old Siamese and Maine Coon kitten had left her furbaby in apartment with a family member, later identified as PIERCE.

When the kitten’s guardian returned, she found the kitten “unresponsive in the bedroom.”


Master Officer Renee Carr tells me that the Voiceless Victim was a male named Misty.


From the investigation it emerged that PIERCE had kicked Misty in his tiny head multiple times.


Animal Control Officers responded to the scene to take possession of Misty for further examination to determine the cause of death.


The completion of the investigation then led to PIERCE’s arrest.

PIERCE, of the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Place in Woodbridge, was charged with felony animal cruelty.

Online court records show that the murderer was released on his own recognizance and will be arraigned at Prince William General District Court on June 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.


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PIERCE’s mugshot via Prince William County Police Department.


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