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JAN ANN JOHNSON arrested – Twenty-seven horses found dead and several others found malnourished

- California, USA -


The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 62-year-old JAN ANN JOHNSON (pictured).


According to the office’s release, on January 22, 2025, deputies along with Animal Services Officers executed a search warrant in Clements as part of an ongoing investigation into animal neglect.

During the search of multiple properties, officers discovered several malnourished horses with limited access to food or water. Sadly, officers also found the remains of twenty-seven horses.


Animal Services Officers along with veterinarians on site began to triage the surviving animals and while sixteen horses were rescued, one bull and four other horses were euthanized due to extreme neglect.


The sixteen horses are now in the care of the Oakdale Equine Rescue where they are receiving proper nutrition, medical attention, and rehabilitation. The rescue said in a Facebook post that sixty more horses were expected and stressed that the horses cannot be adopted as they are “THE PROPERTY OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL! We are assisting by housing them at this time. WE DO NOT OWN THESE HORSES!”


The sheriff’s office said that due to the size of the property, Animal Services Officers and veterinarians are still evaluating additional horses and animals.


JOHNSON was arrested and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on charges of cruelty to animals, threatening a public official, criminal threats, and possession of a short-barrel shotgun.


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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


JOHNSON’s mugshot shared from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office



 
 
 

BRYAN JAMES THOMPSON arrested for depriving his injured service dog from medical care

- Pennsylvania, USA -


On January 17, 2025, an officer with the Greensburg Police Department responded to Harry’s Bar to investigate a complaint regarding an injured dog.


Upon arrival, the officer learned from the complainant that a customer, identified as 56-year-old BRYAN JAMES THOMPSON (pictured), had his service dog with him who appeared to be injured.


The officer found the dog, a 3-year-old male Rottweiler named Leo, sitting next to the door.


According to the criminal complaint obtained by Voice For Us, the officer examined Leo and noticed a severe infection near his tail. When the officer asked THOMPSON about Leo’s infection, he said that Leo had his tail removed due to an injury.


The officer then invited THOMPSON to exit the bar and upon a further investigation, he reported: “it now appeared to me that feces was stuck in the dogs anus along with a green liquid oozing out” and added that Leo was also biting the area.


THOMPSON became “irritated” as the officer continued to ask him questions. THOMPSON kept saying over and over again that Leo was fine but the more he talked, the more it was apparent to the officer that he was not properly caring for Leo.


At one point THOMPSON told the officer that he had taken Leo to K. Vet Animal Care in Greensburg two days before, but did not remember the name of the vet.


Meanwhile, the officer requested assistance from officers of other units and when THOMPSON talked to those officers, he said that the vet told him Leo was fine “and just use antibiotic cream on the dogs anus.”


THOMPSON kept giving different statements and at some point, he told one of the officers that Leo was treated three weeks ago. One of the officers inspected Leo and believed that the poor souls was suffering from Rectal Prolapse (a condition where the rectum turns inside out and protrudes from the anus.)


At that point, THOMPSON was told to be at City Hall the next day with the vets notes but he failed to appear.


On January 19, 2025, officials then removed Leo from a residence on Tremont Avenue and THOMPSON was placed under arrest.


Leo was taken for evaluation, and it was determined that he had punctures all over his body, an abscess on his elbow, and a severe infection on his tail for an improper tail docking.

A veterinarian, whom THOMPSON claimed had treated Leo, told officers Leo had not been to the clinic.


THOMPSON was charged with one misdemeanor count of neglect of animals – vet care, one misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals, and one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals – causing sbi or death.

He was remanded to the Westmoreland County Prison after failing to post $25,000 bail. Court records show that THOMPSON’s preliminary hearing is set to take place on January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.


I have reached out to the Greensburg Police Department to inquire about Leo’s condition but part of the email I received from Chief Irvin said: “Additionally, I regret to inform you that we cannot provide booking photographs or details about the dog involved in this case, as this information is also part of the active investigation.”


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THOMPSON’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office.




 
 
 

JANELLE LIRA facing charges after she was caught on camera forcefully throwing a bottle at a dog

Updated: Jan 23

- New Mexico, USA -


Update: January 23, 2025


Before publishing the story, I emailed the Rio Rancho Police Department to inquire about the dog’s condition.

A few hours ago, I received an email from Captain Reedy that read: “The owner of the animal, Janella Lira, has only been able to be reached by phone one time, and subsequently disconnected with officers. A Criminal Summons has been issued for her to appear in court for the charges. Animal Control has conducted follow up to check the condition of the dog, however, the details of the follow-up are not known to me at this time. Unfortunately, I do not know the age or breed of the dog etc.”


I then emailed Ms. Cheryll Johns, Manager of Animal Resource Center and asked her why the dog had not been removed. I also asked her whether the dog had been seen by a veterinarian and further asked how the dog is doing. Ms. Johns advised me to submit a request for public records without answering my questions.


I have also emailed the Sandoval County District Attorney’s Office regarding the dog and I was told that the case will not go to their office and “the police officer will remain the prosecutor because it was charged as a misdemeanor. Had the crime raised to a felony it would come to our office. So, unfortunately, I do not have any information for you regarding this case.”


Court records show that LIRA’s arraignment is set for February 13, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.


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Maybe JANELLE LIRA thought she was going to get away with animal abuse. Well, thanks to an amazing citizen, whom KOB identified as Cyndi, that’s not going to happen!


On the evening of January 4, 2025, surveillance cameras at Cyndi’s home in Rio Rancho captured a female driving a car and chasing a small white dog. At some point, the female pulls up at Cyndi’s curb, exits the vehicle, and as the dog quickly runs in her direction, she aggressively throws a bottle of water at the furvictim who inevitably collapses and rolls over.


The video goes on to show the female yelling something at the terrorized dog before grabbing him/her and putting him/her in the car.


Cyndi told KOB that the female drove off before she could question her.


Cyndy did not let the incident go and turned to neighbors on NextDoor in hopes of getting help identifying the female and locating her.


Cyndy explained to KOB: “Not to get everybody worked up, but just to find out where she lived, so that we can, one, check on the animal and, two, so I could have an address to file the charges.”


The following day, JANELLE LIRA was identified as the female seen in the video.


According to KOB, an officer with the Rio Rancho Police Department went to LIRA’s home and in her yard, he found a small white dog. The officer reported that the furvictim appeared to be wheezing in between barks.


LIRA faces one misdemeanor count of animal abuse.


I emailed the Sandoval County Detention Center to request her mugshot but I was told she was not in their system. I have also emailed the Rio Rancho Police Department because it’s not clear to me whether or not the furvictim was removed. At the time of writing, I have not received a response yet.


On a separate note, KOB reports that according to court documents, in 2024, LIRA was charged with battery for hitting her sister-in-law’s daughter in the face at an indoor jungle gym. The case was dismissed by prosecutors.


If you know who JANELLE LIRA is, please share her face. Thank you!


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