TIANA RAE BELL and DANDRE DELAYNE FEARS arrested after eighteen emaciated dogs were rescued from an Erie home

- Colorado, USA -

The Town of Erie Police Department announced the arrest of 37-year-old TIANA RAE BELL and 36-year-old DANDRE DELAYNE FEARS (both pictured).

Police said in a press release that on January 5, 2026, an Erie Police Animal Control Officer responded to a report of a “severely malnourished and underweight” dog who had been found in the 1300 block of Reliance Place in Erie. The press release further stated that the furvictim did not have a collar or a microchip and was taken to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, as a stray, to be evaluated by a veterinarian.

Police spoke with witnesses who shared information indicating a “strong likelihood” that additional animals were being kept in similar conditions. Following further investigation, investigators obtained a search warrant for a residence on the same block as where the dog was found.

The search warrant, which was executed on January 8, 2026, led to the rescue of eighteen dogs. The majority of them were “neglected and emaciated,” the release said.

As a result of the investigation, BELL and FEARS were arrested and transported to the Weld County Jail.

BELL was charged with one count of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog and nineteen counts of cruelty to animals. At the time of writing, records show that she was released after posting bond.

FEARS is facing eighteen counts of cruelty to animals.

A spokesperson for the Town of Erie Police Department tells me that no deceased animals were found on the property.

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Reward offered for information leading to the identification of the lowlife who threw a dog from a moving vehicle

- Pennsylvania, USA -

The Bucks County SPCA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and subsequent arrest of the lowlife who threw a defenseless dog from a moving car.

Tullytown Police described the incident as “not only cruel but criminal” and said that a witness reported it happened around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, along the 8500 block of Old Bristol Pike.

According to police, the dog was left abandoned on the dark road after being thrown.

Officers picked up the furvictim and took her to the Bucks County SPCA shelter in Lahaska. The shelter said the dog has been examined by its veterinarian and “is receiving treatment for minor wounds likely resulting from being thrown from a car, as well as other serious pre-existing medical conditions.” The Bucks County SPCA is also deeply concerned the poor soul may have experienced cruel treatment prior to this violent act.

Both Tullytown Police and the Humane Law Enforcement team of Bucks County SPCA are investigating and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the vehicle or the individual responsible.

Police said charges will be pursued against anyone found to be involved in this heinous incident. So, residents and drivers of the area involved, let’s get to work and check dash camera footage or surveillance video for suspicious activities. Please, email any information to Officer John Crichton. Thank you!

In a subsequent Facebook post, Tullytown Police advised that “The community response has been overwhelming, with well over 1000 tips, messages, and offers to help.”

Police also said that that in view of the volume of information received, investigators are actively reviewing every single tip. The Department added that it “maintains a zero-tolerance stance on animal abuse, and we treat any and all crimes in our community with the same level of commitment and thorough investigation.”

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ROSE ANNE ROMANO, Husky breeder, sentenced to only two years in prison as part of a plea agreement

- Florida, USA -

On January 7, 2026, judge Guy Alan Flowers sentenced 43-year-old ROSE ANNE ROMANO (pictured), to only two years behind bars after pleading no contest and being found guilty of abusing dozens of innocent animals while in her care.

ROMANO has been credited with 172 days of time served for her two-year sentence.

Following her prison sentence, she will be on three years of probation for all aggravated animal cruelty counts, and then serve a consecutive term of five years of probation for the remaining felony counts.

ROMANO is also not allowed to “own”, “possess” or work with animals.

The case dates back to 2021 when ROMANO owned Strawberry Farms in Arcadia. On their website Strawberry Farms claimed to be a “Husky paradise.”

On October 28, 2021, Sergeant Kyle Paeplow with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned customer of Strawberry Farms on the condition of her puppy who had lost roughly 5 pounds while under the care of ROMANO.

Back then, the sheriff’s office said in a press release: “The more Sgt. Paeplow dug, the worse it got…”

Part of the press release stated: “The initial investigation turned up complaints from previous employees, arrests out of St. Pete and even a letter from a local vet who had to decline spaying one puppy because ‘she had wounds on her face… no palpable fat… ribs, vertebrae and pelvic bones easily visible’.”

The case was then turned over to the sheriff’s office CID (Criminal Investigation Division) and Sergeant Jennifer Bailey.

On November 9, 2021, after obtaining a search warrant, deputies along with DeSoto County Animal Control rescued thirty-nine adult dogs, nineteen puppies, and twenty-six other animals from deplorable conditions. The press release stated: “No food or water in sight. Feces and urine everywhere.”

Officials also found and rescued cats, lizards, mice, snakes, and a tortoise.

Deputies arrested ROBERT LEE POLK (also pictured), ROMANO’s husband and employee at Strawberry Farms. POLK was arrested at the scene and charged with eighty-two counts of animal neglect.

A warrant was then issued for ROMANO’s arrest.

The DeSoto Sheriff's Office tells me ROMANO “was determined responsible for a multitude of animal and fraud related crimes such as: uttering forged instruments, forgery of veterinary

inspection certificates, confinement of animals without sufficient food/water/exercise,

scheme to defraud, misrepresentation of dog breed, sex, or health, no pet health

certificate, and 18 counts of aggravated animal cruelty.”

On December 13, 2021, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office announced that ROMANO had been arrested in Virginia by Salem Police Department and she was extradited to DeSoto County to face her charges. She was booked into DeSoto County Jail on 107 criminal charges and $75,000 bond.

The sheriff’s office also reported that sadly, “some of the dogs were in such bad health that despite prompt veterinary care and quality nutrition, they did not survive.”

In response to ROMANO’s sentencing, DeSoto County Sheriff James F. Potter said: “The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is staunchly against animal cruelty. We will continue to

investigate incidences of animal abuse vigorously. If you see something, say

something.”

As for POLK, he has a hearing scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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