- 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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