- North Carolina, USA -
The Hoke County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 25-years old RACHEL NICOLE DIAL and TONY LOCKLEAR (both pictured) after multiple dogs were removed from their home.
According to a news release by the sheriff’s office, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, deputies and Hoke County Animal Control responded to the 500 block of Murph McLauchlin Road after receiving complaints about the lack of care of dogs on the property.
An investigation led to the execution of a search warrant on December 15, 2022, and animal control “took possession of multiple canines at the residence,” stated the release.
The sheriff’s office did not reveal the number of dogs removed from the property and did not disclose additional information about the VOICELESS VICTIMS.
DIAL and LOCKLEAR were each charged with three felony counts of animal cruelty.
DIAL was issued a $1,500 secured bond and LOCKLEAR was issued a $10,000 unsecured bond. Online court records show the duo will be back in court on the morning of Monday, December 19, 2022.
While the investigation is ongoing, the sheriff’s office is reaching out to the public for information about this case. Anyone who has information is encouraged to contact Detective Mariscal at (910) - 875 - 5111. Thank you!
I have emailed Hoke County Sheriff Roderick Virgil and requested information about the dogs. Should I receive a response, I will update the article accordingly.
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