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HARRY S. NELSON arrested - Thirty dogs found in deplorable condition on an illegal dump facility

Updated: Jun 22, 2023

- Florida, USA -


On Thursday, June 15, 2023, an investigation into illegal dumping on a property at 15600 SW 172 Avenue in Miami, led authorities to the discovery of thirty (30) dogs, including puppies, who were being kept in unsanitary living conditions.


Investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department said they received tips that the aforementioned property, zoned for agricultural purposes, was illegally being used as a dumping facility instead.


Aerial photography allowed investigators to observe that the property was overgrown with unknown debris, which grew considerably over the years.


Following these findings, a search warrant was obtained and executed.


Officials said the dogs were covered with insects and fecal material. Some of them had “noticeable signs of disease and injury.”

Four puppies were found in a bathroom that was covered in feces and urine and did not have any light.

Several dogs were found in a trailer and appeared to be malnourished.

Outside the trailer were many dogs in various-sized cages, “covered in feces and urine and subjected to the blistering South Florida heat”, reports Local 10 News.

Other dogs were located in cages covered with urine and feces. Inside the cages were buckets filled with discolored water and some of the cages were tied shut.

Other dogs were discovered living in three unventilated shipping containers that were extremely hot. The water inside the buckets that were in the containers was dirty and undrinkable.


Local 10 News further reports that according to the police report, the dogs “appeared to lack any socialization.”


Miami-Dade Animal Services removed all the Voiceless Victims who were later examined by veterinarians.


In connection with this case, investigators arrested 65-years-old HARRY S. NELSON (pictured).

NELSON was charged with thirty felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanor counts of illegal dumping.

Online records show that NELSON is no longer in custody at the Miami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Center after posting a $36,500 bond.


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OLIVIA SHAWNTAY JONES arrested – 1 dead cat, 1 dog and 4 pups, all emaciated, found on her property

- Florida, USA -


The Kissimmee Police Department arrested 34-years-old OLIVIA SHAWNTAY JONES (pictured) for animal cruelty.


According to court documents, on May 12, 2023, KP Officer Contramaestre, responded to a property on East Cypress Street to assist the Osceola County Sheriff's Office with what started as a civil matter, that later turned into an animal cruelty case.


Upon arrival, KP Officer Contramaestre met with Deputy Sheriff Rhine who was there “to serve a 24-hour eviction notice to a derelict RV camper that was on the property.”

DS Rhine reported that he had knocked on the door of the residence and the male who answered, told him that he was renting the place. The man then allowed DS Rhine access to the backyard and there, DS Rhine “discovered multiple puppies in a makeshift kennel with an unventilated tarp over the kennel.” The puppies were tethered inside the kennel. DS Rhine further noticed a dog who was tethered by a leash outside the kennel. DS Rhine stated: “the leash was wrapped so much, that it allowed very minimal movement and the dog was very emaciated.” DS Rhine reported that the dog did not have shelter and that there was no food or water for any of the dogs.


DS Rhine reported that when he walked to the RV to post the eviction notice, he saw a table outside and, on the table, was a small mesh pink pet bag with two additional puppies inside. The puppies were emaciated and did not have any access to food or water, stated DS Rhine.


DS Rhine sadly discovered a deceased kitten, less than four feet from the front door of the residence.


DS Rhine then notified his supervisor, the Kissimmee Police Department, and Osceola County Animal Control. While waiting for Animal Control, he was able to make contact with the owner of the RV, JONES.

According to court documents, JONES first told DS Rhine that “the dogs in the makeshift kennel were her dogs, the dog on the leash was a stray, and she was babysitting the puppies in the mesh bag.” JONES later told DS Rhine that her friend could not take care of the puppies and that was why she had them.


Animal Control Investigator Melissa Enix responded to the scene and following her observations she stated that her findings constituted felony animal abuse.


At that point, KP Officer Contramaestre had probable cause to believe that JONES “committed aggravated animal cruelty, when she failed to care for the animals she had in her custody of, which resulted in the cruel death, and excessive and repeated infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering of the animals.”


JONES was placed under arrest and transported to the Osceola County Jail.


Online court records show that JONES is facing one felony count of animal cruelty and five misdemeanor counts of confinement of animals without food/water exercise.

Online arrest records show that at time of writing, JONES is still in custody and that her pretrial is slated to take place on the morning of Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 9:00.


Authorities did not disclose the name of the deceased kitten so I took the liberty of naming him/her Soleil (French for sun) for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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JAMES ALBERT HAYLES dragged his dog down a Port Charlotte street chained to a truck – The dog died

- Florida, USA -


After a gut-wrenching video showing a helpless dog being dragged behind a truck for more than half a mile was shared with the authorities, Charlotte County Public Safety reached out to the public, specifically to the county’s “Super Sleuths” for information.


The agency then posted an update on their Facebook page thanking Charlotte County’s “Super Sleuths” for their assistance and announced that the driver “has been located” and added: “This animal cruelty case is still an active investigation but we are one step closer to closing the case.”


In an initial Facebook post Charlotte County Public Safety said that the incident, which was caught on neighbors’ security cameras, had happened on Thursday, June 8, 2023, near Lakeworth Boulevard and Durant Street (in the Edgewater Dr. area). The truck involved in the incident was described as 2009-2014 Gray Ford F150 STX extended cab with a ladder rack.


Authorities said the dog sadly died.


Charlotte County Animal Control Officer Colby Mazzoni said the driver told investigators it was an accident. She told WINK: “I don’t think he purposely did it, unfortunately. But you know, being negligent and something like that. It’s pretty cruel. So we’re still treated as like cruelty case.”


ACO Mazzoni also told NBC2 that the driver said the dog was his baby and that he loved the dog.


ACO Mazzoni then explained that an arrest cannot be made until animal control does its investigation. They’ll send their findings off to the District Attorney’s Office asking them to press charges. If prosecutors do, only then does the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office get involved to arrest the dog’s guardian.


There is now a turn in the case.

The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of the driver and identified him as 44-years-old JAMES ALBERT HAYLES (pictured).

In a Facebook post the sheriff’s office said: “On Sunday, June 11, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office law enforcement deputy, Corporal Baker, responded to Little Willies RV Park regarding a call of a suspicious vehicle from a concerned citizen. The vehicle matched the description of the vehicle Charlotte County Sheriff's Office was searching for in reference to an animal cruelty case. Corporal Baker arrived on scene and observed the truck and a trailer, and the driver James Albert Hayles. Hayles had an active warrant out of Charlotte County for driving with a suspended license. Corporal Baker interviewed Hayles which eventually led to a confession regarding the animal cruelty case leading to the death of a dog.”


HAYLES was booked into the DeSoto County Jail and released on bond.


Ms. Cyndi Hinchey lives on the road where the incident took place and her security cameras caught it on video. She told NBC2 that after watching the footage, she finds it very hard to believe that it was an accident. She said her neighbors saw the dog being dragged and chased after the truck to get it to stop.


New York Post reports that “When the driver eventually stopped after being chased down by neighbors, he allegedly jumped out of his truck and threw the dog’s body in the back of the pickup before driving off again.”


WINK reports that Charlotte County Animal Control said it is fully prepared to charge HAYLES with two counts of animal cruelty and has forwarded the case to the State Attorney’s Office, requesting HAYLES be charged with two counts of animal cruelty.

One count for the unnecessary suffering of his dog, a 6-month-old Catahoula mix puppy named Diesel, and one count for illegally disposing of Diesel’s body which has not been found.


That’s how much he loved his “baby”!!!!


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HAYLES’ mugshot shared from the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.





 
 
 

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