SABRINA VICTORIA BLOUNT charged after deceased dogs were found in her backyard

- North Carolina, USA -

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said that on March 28, 2023, deputies responded to a home on Taylor Road in Chocowinity following a request for a welfare check on children living at a residence.

Although the children were found to be safe, deputies discovered dogs in the backyard who appeared to be dead.

The Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation which led to the execution of a search warrant at the property where evidence was collected.

With the assistance of Beaufort County Animal Control, six dogs were also removed from the residence and housed by Animal Control.

Following the investigation, detectives charged 34-years-old SABRINA VICTORIA BLOUNT (pictured), with five counts of Misdemeanor Cruelty to Animals.

On Thursday, March 30, 2023, BLOUNT turned herself in at the Magistrate’s Office and was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond set by a Beaufort County Magistrate.

Online court records show that BLOUNT is expected back in court on the morning of Monday, May 1, 2023.

The sheriff’s office said this is an ongoing investigation and additional charges are pending.

No additional information was released about the dogs.

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MAURICE RICHARD HUFFMAN now in jail after in 2021 he moved out of state and abandoned his animals

- Indiana, USA -

48-years-old MAURICE RICHARD HUFFMAN (pictured) made his first court appearance on March 13, 2023, after officials say that in June 2021, the Evansville Police Department and Animal Control went to investigate his apartment on East Iowa Street.

Authorities learned that HUFFMAN had moved to North Carolina leaving behind two cats and two guinea pigs without any food or water.

Sadly, both guinea pigs were found lifeless. The two cats were alive but looked visibly thin and the vet who examined them said one of the two was dehydrated.

Police say HUFFMAN admitted he didn’t have anyone to care for them.

HUFFMAN faces several counts of animal cruelty and is in the Vanderburgh County Jail.

Court records show that HUFFMAN’s hearing is slated to take place on April 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

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CHRISTINA AMBER RATLEY and JORDAN LEIGH DIDIER facing charges of animal neglect and animal cruelty

- North Carolina, USA -

Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis W. Wright announced that on February 11, 2023, detectives arrested 30-years-old CHRISTINA AMBER RATLEY and 29-years-old JORDAN LEIGH DIDIER (both pictured), both of Fayetteville, who are now facing multiple charges of animal neglect and animal cruelty.

The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Cumberland County Animal Services into a complaint of animal neglect and hoarding. Back in November 2022, both agencies discovered several animals in a home on 3215 Marigold Drive. Cumberland County Animal Services said in a press release that due to unsanitary conditions, staff removed fifty-four cats, nine dogs, and one Bearded Dragon. Sadly, two animals were found already deceased and were also removed.

Many of the cats were suffering from upper respiratory infections and several of the dogs and cats had ringworm fungal infections. The voiceless victims received medical treatment under the guidance of the Shelter Veterinarian.

Animal Services Director Elaine Smith said: “It is always heartbreaking to deal with animal hoarding, because usually the individuals involved start out with good intentions. Their lack of ability to see issues in animals under their care can result in very serious cases of neglect.”

According to a news release by Sheriff Wright, DIDIER and RATLEY were charged with fifty-eight counts of cruelty to animals and fifty-eight counts of misdemeanor conspiracy, felony kill animals by starvation, and felony conspiracy.

The duo were taken to the Cumberland County Detention Center and processed. DIDIER and RATLEY each received a $34,000 secured bond. Online records show that only DIDIER is still in custody.

Sheriff Wright encourages anyone who has information about this case to come forward.

You can either call the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Property Crimes Detective L. Pongratz at (910) - 677 - 5458 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).

Alternatively, if you prefer to submit your information electronically, please click here. Thank you!

I have sent out a few emails to inquire about the furvictims and if I receive a response, I will post an update.

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