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HAI SON NGUYEN and ex-tenant charged for the death of a dog left tethered outside in heat

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Georgia, USA -

 

The Lilburn Police Department arrested 55-year-old HAI SON NGUYEN (pictured via WSB-TV).

 

NGUYEN was arrested on June 26, 2024, for the death of a Border Collie who was left tied up outside for several days without food, water, or shelter.

 

According to the arrest reports obtained by Voice For Us, the furvictim was found on a backyard patio “tethered to a porch railing with no food, water or shelter from the heat.”

 

NGUYEN told police that the dog was not his and that the guardian is a former tenant who left leaving the dog behind.

 

In an interview with Channel 2, NGUYEN said that the former tenant was renting the in-law suite attached to the home and then left without paying the rent he owed.

 

NGUYEN claimed he was not aware that the dog had been abandoned. Police said the poor soul was exposed to extremely high temperatures for nearly a week before dying.

 

NGUYEN said he was bringing food to the dog and found him/her lifeless on Saturday, June 22. He called Animal Control the next day.

 

Police did not disclose the identity of the former tenant and at the time of writing, he has yet to turn himself in. He is facing misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.

Lilburn Police Captain Scott Bennett tells me that “…the arrest warrant is in the hands of the Gwinnett Co. Sheriffs Fugitive Unit. They’ll let us know when they pick him up.”

 

NGUYEN was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail on felony animal cruelty charges. He was released after posting bond and said he hopes his charges are dropped once the case goes to court.

 

Captain Bennett rightfully told Channel 2: “Both the landlord and the tenant bear some responsibility for the dog’s welfare.” He added: “The dog was left outside for five to six days and the temperatures have been extremely high. Just show common decency.”

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from WSB-TV. Link included.

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.

 

 

NGUYEN’s mugshot shared from WSB-TV




 
 
 

MELVIN SONNY BERRY arrested and over forty innocent wolf-hybrid dogs euthanized in Davidson County

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- North Carolina, USA -

 

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of MELVIN “SONNY” BERRY (pictured).

 

The arrest is the result of an investigation into an animal cruelty and domestic elderly abuse and neglect case in the Denton area.

 

In a press release the sheriff’s office said that during the investigation, “it was determined through observations, interviews, and medical evaluations that an elderly female was living inside a residence with over 40 Wolf-Hybrid dogs.”

 

According to the press release, the woman sustained injuries which then prompted a welfare check at her trailer home.

 

Deputies found the inside and the outside conditions of the home to be uninhabitable for people and dogs.

 

The sheriff’s office said the dogs inside the home “were not social and were later determined to be feral.” 

Following consultations with medical and veterinary experts the dogs had to be euthanized to protect public safety as well as the safety of surrounding animals in the area due to the diseases they were exposed to and carrying.

 

A Superior Court judge signed an order directing the furvictims to be euthanized.

 

Another case where Innocent Souls paid the price for mankind’s ignorance, stupidity, and cruelty!

 

BERRY was arrested on June 24, 2024, and charged with twenty (20) misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, one misdemeanor count of local ordinance, and one felony count of domestic elderly abuse/neglect with serious injuries.

 

Look at that! Abuse of innocent dogs which resulted in them being euthanized is a misdemeanor!

 

BERRY is slated to appear in Lexington District Court on July 23, 2024.

 

Anyone with further information related to this case is asked to contact Deputy C. Soles at the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division at (336) - 242 - 2105. Thank you!

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. Link included.

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.

 

 

BERRY’s mugshot shared from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office




 
 
 

CHEEYANA VANEUS arrested – She cruelly neglected a dog to the point that she had to be euthanized

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Florida, USA -

 

~ Update: June 25, 2024

 

Broward County Animal Division tells me that Ruby was only 4 months old and provided me with her picture.

 

~ Original story:


The Plantation Police Department arrested 35-year-old CHEEYANA VANEUS (pictured).

 

In a media release, police date the incident that led to VANEUS’ arrest back to April 22, 2024, when Broward County Animal Control (BCAC) was alerted to a dog inside a garage who “appeared injured and very sick.”

 

A maintenance worker noticed the dog at VANEUS’ home in the 10800 block of Northwest Eighth Court and contacted BCAC.

 

According to the affidavit, ACO Southwick responded to the scene and saw an open garage door with a dog laying inside. Court documents identified the furvictim as a Plott Hound Labrador mix named Ruby.

 

The Officer reported that “...the dog did not move” and was “unable to walk or stand up.” Officer Southwick also noted that Ruby’s back legs had visible injuries with the left one significantly swollen. Due to her condition, Ruby wasn’t able to reach the food bowl on the step above her.

 

A woman approached Officer Southwick and explained that her daughter VANEUS was Ruby’s guardian. The woman stated that Ruby had been injured two-three days prior and that her daughter had “not made any efforts to obtain medical treatment or other assistance for the dog.” The woman also said Ruby refused to eat for “being in pain.” She gave Officer Southwick VANEUS’ phone number.

 

Officer Southwick was able to make contact with VANEUS who said that Ruby had a veterinary appointment at the VCA Central Park Animal Hospital later that day at 6:00 p.m.

When Officer Southwick called the hospital to verify Ruby’s appointment, she was told that there was no appointment booked for Ruby. At that point, the officer called VANEUS back and confronted her about that.

VANEUS told Officer Southwick that Ruby was not hers and that her guardian was her “partner”, Jasmine Grant.

 

Officer Southwick emphasized that she was also a responsible party and stressed that Ruby needed immediate animal care. VANEUS agreed to meet with Officer Southwick at the VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital and Officer Southwick made her way there with Ruby. VANEUS never showed up. Officer Southwick left Ruby with staff, gave them VANEUS’ phone number and left.

 

The following day, April 23, 2024, ACO Castro went to the hospital to check on Ruby’s status and asked staff whether VANEUS had called to check on Ruby.

Staff told her that no one called and no one showed up. At that point Officer Castro called VANEUS and asked her whether she was coming to the hospital to pick up Ruby. VANEUS said she and “Jasmine” would go later to pick up Ruby. As Officer Castro was about to give VANEUS the hospital address, the call got disconnected so she tried to call VANEUS back but her several attempts were unsuccessful. Officer Castro left a voicemail to let VANEUS know that she was going to take Ruby to the Broward County Animal Care facility to be seen by a county veterinarian.

 

According to the affidavit, no one showed up to pick up Ruby or to face her medical care expenses.

 

Meanwhile, Officer Southwick returned to VANEUS’ home to give an update on Ruby but no one opened the door. She left a message to advise that Ruby’s legs had been x-rayed and were found to be broken. While on the scene posting the notice, a woman showed up and identified herself as the resident of the home. She told Officer Southwick that Jasmine, VANEUS, and her mother were family members but denied that they lived there. She said they were just visiting with the dog, and that she told them to leave and stay in a hotel.

 

On April 30, 2024, Animal Control officers met with Dr. Shapiro who had handled Ruby’s case. He explained that Ruby’s injuries had occurred one-three weeks before Ruby was brought to him. He went on to say that Ruby’s injuries were severe and gave a poor diagnosis for her recovery. Sadly, Ruby was euthanized to end her PREVENTABLE suffering. Dr. Shapiro said Ruby was experiencing constant pain.

 

On May 5, 2024, Officer Southwick returned to the home where she hoped to find VANEUS and she was joined by Officer Fish. VANEUS opened the door and said she was aware they were investigating Ruby’s condition. VANEUS agreed to give a statement which had a lot of inconsistencies. It turned out that VANEUS made up “Jasmine Grant.” As stated in the affidavit, “It appears that this is a fictional person created by the Defendant to avoid responsibility for Ruby.”                                                                          

 

VANEUS was arrested on June 20, 2024, and charged with one felony count of aggravated animal cruelty.

 

At the time of writing, arrest records show that she is no longer in custody.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Plantation Police Department and court documents. 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.

  




 
 
 

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