Three jailed after more than 50 dogs found dead or emaciated at Lee County home
Three people were jailed after more than 50 dogs were found dead or emaciated at a Lee County home.
The animal cruelty investigation began shortly before 11 a.m. on Monday after a concerned citizen called the Lee County Sheriff’s Office about possible animal cruelty at a home. The home is located in the 8100 block of Lee Road 146 in the Beauregard community.
During the investigation, Lee County deputies and investigators located 29 deceased dogs ranging from puppies to adult dogs. The deceased dogs had been placed in plastic bags and thrown in a pile in the backyard of the residence, according to officials.
Investigators located approximately 24 additional dogs inside the residence that were alive but appeared to be emaciated. Lee County Animal Control responded and took possession of the live animals
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63-year-old Curtis Dewayne Haralson (63), 54-year-old Patricia Ann Sims, and 27-year-old Tiffany Ann Sims, all of whom resided at the residence, were identified as suspects. The three people were taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail.
CNAW2News.com crews spotted Lee County Emergency Management Agency and its’ HAZMAT 1 truck on the scene. Investigators appeared to be taking photographs of inside the home and in the backyard.
Officials say the investigation is ongoing at this time and “will more than likely result in felony charges for all three individuals.”
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