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ANTONIO ROSS arrested after one dog was found dead and another in poor health

- Illinois, USA -


The Joliet Police Department arrested 52-year-old ANTONIO ROSS (pictured).


According to the Department’s press release obtained by Voice For Us, on the early afternoon of November 11, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Baker Avenue to conduct a welfare check on two dogs on the property.


In the backyard of the residence, officers found two dogs who were chained up. One of the two dogs was sadly deceased.

Police told me the deceased furvictim was a 10-year-old black Yorkie mix named George.

The live dog, whom police told me is a 1 ½-year-old tan Pitbull mix named Illinois, was in “very poor health”.


Joliet Township Animal Control took possession of both dogs.


Police said ROSS “claimed ownership of both dogs” and he was placed under arrest.

ROSS was charged with cruel treatment of animals and released on a notice to appear in Will County Courthouse to face his charges.


In my email to the Joliet Police Department I asked whether the cause of death of the deceased dog was known and I was told that a necropsy will be performed.


My question regarding Illinois’ wellbeing did not receive a response.


The case remains under investigation and no additional information is available.


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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Joliet Police Department provided to Voice For Us. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.


ROSS’ mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Joliet Police Department





 
 
 

AMY ELIZABETH CARR and DONALD GENE STOVER JR arrested for animal cruelty and child endangerment

Updated: Nov 19, 2024

- Virginia, USA -


Following a months-long investigation into the cleanliness and safety of their home, the Winchester Police Department arrested 44-year-old AMY ELIZABETH CARR and 47-year-old DONALD GENE STOVER JR (pictured).


On April 1, 2024, police responded to the couple home in the 300 block of National Avenue on behalf of the Department of Social Services.


Upon arrival, in the front yard, officers discovered a partially buried dog carcass wrapped in a blanket. CARR and STOVER told police the dog had been deceased since November 2023 and the ground had been “too hard” for them to bury the dog.


According to the affidavit, Winchester Police Sgt. Chaz Niang entered the home but had to “immediately exit to gain fresh air” due to “animal feces, urine and a strong ammonia smell.”


The following day, the police returned to the home to conduct a more detailed inspection and Sgt. Niang reported the rooms to be dilapidated and filthy. Portions of the home, such as the kitchen ceiling, looked like they were ready to collapse.


Following the first search of the home, police removed four cats and two dogs. According to the court records, the poor souls were forced to live in their feces and urine in a laundry room without water or food. They showed signs of varying health maladies, including missing fur, red raw skin and bloody noses.


The couple lived in the home with the animals and three children aged 10, 12, and 14 years old.

The children and the couple slept in one bedroom and the only toilet in the home was backed up and filled to the brim with piles of feces and urine.


CARR and STOVER were arrested on November 12, 2024, and charged with six counts of animal cruelty and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

STOVER was released from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

CARR was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to be arraigned on November 22, 2024, Winchester General District Court on the animal cruelty charges.


I reached out to Winchester Police Interim Chief Josh Berry to request additional information about the Voiceless Victims but he declined to disclose details about them and in an email, he said: “Given the sensitive nature of the case, since it's active and pending in court, and there are juvenile victims involved, we will not comment any further on the case at this time.”


I took the liberty of naming the deceased dog Lake for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.


STOVER’s mugshot shared from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center





 
 
 

Nearly thirty dogs and puppies rescued from severe abuse and neglect in Polk County

Updated: Nov 13, 2024

- Missouri, USA -


On November 8, 2024, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued twenty-eight puppies and dogs from a property in Polk County.


The rescue is the result of multiple visits to the property and repeated efforts by the Animal Cruelty Task Force to work with the property owner to improve the dogs’ care.


The ACT investigator warned the property owner that the animals may be removed if their health and environment didn’t improve. However, despite the warnings, when the ACT investigator returned to the property to check on the welfare of the dogs, most recently thirty days ago, it was apparent that their wellbeing and safety worsened. At that point the Polk County Sheriff removed the dogs under a warrant and placed them in the care of HSMO.


The Voiceless Victims had no access to food or water, and were tethered to heavy chains, which limited their movement and ability to seek shelter.

According to the HSMO, many dogs were found severely underweight and many others were found injured.

Sadly, many dogs were also found deceased.


In a press release, the Humane Society of Missouri said the dogs, who are of various breeds and breed mixes, were taken to “HSMO’s Macklind headquarters in St. Louis to receive health evaluations and emergency veterinary treatment.”


HSMO President Kathy Warnick said: “These dogs lived in horrific conditions, and had we not intervened, many more may not have survived. We are grateful for the cooperation of the Polk County Sheriff and their assistance in helping us rescue these animals from such dangerous neglect before their conditions worsened or they died. Now that they are safe, community support is critical to ensure these dogs receive the care and treatment they deserve and a new chance for a better life with a loving family.”


On December 4, 2024, a disposition hearing will determine whether HSMO will assume legal custody of the dogs. As explained in the press release, “If awarded custody, HSMO will make the dogs available for adoption after they have been given a clean bill of health by the veterinarians and evaluated by the animal behavior team. As the animals recover – medically and behaviorally – they will be made available for adoption on a case-by-case basis.”


Meanwhile, the HSMO is requesting the community’s help with more supplies such as “blankets, towels, sheets, comforters, newspaper and of course toys!! New or used are both very much appreciated!”

For their Amazon Wish List, please click here. Thank you!


I have emailed the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to see whether any arrests were made in connection with this case and at the time of writing, I have not received a response.


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Humane Society of Missouri. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.





 
 
 

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