- Alabama, USA -
On the night of Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Loxley Police Department arrested 31-years-old JOSEPH ANDREW LERSCH (pictured).
In an interview with FOX10, Sgt. Zach Kuiken with the Loxley Police Department explained that LERSCH and his girlfriend were at her home trailer on County Road 49 in Loxley when they got into an argument that later “turned into a physical altercation, resulting in the female leaving the trailer.”
According to Sgt. Kuiken, the girlfriend went next door to a family member’s home and in her absence, LERSCH set her home ablaze.
The woman left leaving behind a mother dog and her three puppies who all sadly lost their precious lives.
I have emailed the Loxley Police Department to inquire about the Voiceless Victims but Sgt. Kuiken could not disclose any information and said: “Our victim in this case has requested privacy. Thank you.”
Sgt. Kuiken told FOX10 that when officers arrived, LERSCH was still on the scene and then ran from them. Officers said he appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
After a brief foot chase LERSCH was apprehended and placed under arrest. According to Sgt. Kuiken, LERSCH damaged a few items inside the patrol vehicle when he had to be further restrained for resisting arrest.
In addition to domestic violence, arson, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief, LERSCH has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty.
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LERSCH’s mugshot shared from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
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