JIMMY PERRY GRADY arrested following an investigation that led to the rescue of thirty-nine horses from a property in Grayson County

- Texas, USA -

The Grayson County Sheriff's Office reported that an animal cruelty investigation resulted in the rescue of thirty-nine horses and the arrest of 75-year-old JIMMY PERRY GRADY (pictured).

According to the sheriff’s office, authorities began investigating a possible animal mistreatment case at GRADY’s property in the 2600 block of US-82 near Sherman several weeks ago.

As part of the investigation, authorities executed a search warrant at the property during which investigators discovered many malnourished horses who were lacking access to food, water, and shelter.

A total of thirty-nine horses were removed from the property and taken to “trained animal care professionals who will provide the veterinary attention, nutrition, and ongoing care they require”, said the sheriff’s office.

Investigators identified GRADY as the suspect involved in the case and arrested him on June 18, 2026. GRADY was booked into the Grayson County Jail on five counts of cruelty to livestock animals. Jail records show he was released the following day.

Additional charges could be possible as the investigation continue.

Lisa DiBenedetto, who worked for an associate of GRADY, told KXII: “I am thankful that someone finally went and stepped in for those horses because they don’t deserve it.”

Ms. DiBenedetto shared pictures of some of the horses on her Facebook account.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office said: “We’re proud of the dedication our personnel displayed throughout this operation and thankful for all of our partners who helped give these animals a second chance. Sometimes protecting our community means protecting those who cannot protect themselves.”

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ANDREW WAYNE TRIPP CARROLL arrested on accusation of neglecting his dog to the extent that the furvictim had to be euthanized

- Florida, USA -

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old ANDREW WAYNE TRIPP CARROLL (pictured) of Rockledge.

On Monday, June 15, 2026, the sheriff’s office received a call about the condition of a dog at CARROLL’s home on 1024 Medallion Drive, as per court records.

In a video statement Sheriff Ivey said that when Animal Enforcement Officers arrived at CARROLL’s home, they stumbled across something “horrible.”

Officers found a dog, named Chance, who was extremely emaciated and if that was not horrible enough, Chance also had his right back leg badly infected.

According to Sheriff Ivey, CARROLL at first refused to surrender Chance and although he later agreed to surrender the poor soul, at that point it was too late to save Chance’s precious life and he was euthanized.

Sheriff Ivey explained that Chance’s leg wasn’t just “severely infected, it was also covered in fleas. It had become necrotic with the flea infestation it had. It was in horrible shape.” Sheriff Ivey also commented that Chance “had been basically starved to death.”

Court records show CARROLL was arrested on June 18, 2026, and charged with one felony count of cruelty to animals causing death/pain/suffering.

Bond was set at $10,000. CARROLL appeared in court on June 19, 2026, and was released on the condition that he “not possess” any animals.

CARROLL is due back in Brevard County Circuit Court on July 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. before the Honorable Jonathan Skinner.

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RICKY MCCOY COOPER JR. arrested after PETA found dead dogs and emaciated live dogs at a Como home

- North Carolina, USA -

The Hertford County Sheriff's Office arrested 40-year-old RICKY MCCOY COOPER JR. (pictured) in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that began in April 2026.

On April 30, 2026, PETA’s fieldworkers responded to a property on Spiers Road in Como to investigate a citizen report about the living conditions of several dogs.

PETA’s fieldworkers sadly discovered three decomposing dogs who were either chained or kept in pens outside, and seven live dogs who were extremely malnourished.

According to Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, “PETA fieldworkers had been visiting the property regularly for years to provide free doghouses, food, water buckets, and other essentials for the dogs confined there.”

PETA alerted the Hertford County Sheriff’s Office and took the seven surviving dogs to the Virginia Beach SPCA for treatment where they were diagnosed with heartworm disease.

Necropsies were performed on the deceased dogs and results showed that the poor souls had been starved and were suffering from parasites and advanced heartworm disease.

The investigation determined that all of the dogs were under COOPER’s care.

When the necropsies and reports were finalized, copies were turned over to the Hertford County Sheriff’s Office. COOPER was then charged with ten misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. 

COOPER turned himself in on June 5, 2026, and was released after posting a $5,000 bond at the Hertford County Detention Center.

Court records show that COOPER is due back in Hertford District Court on July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge W. Robert Lewis II.

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