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DARYL LEE MUSIC arrested - One dead dog found in a trash bag and five live dogs found emaciated

- Tennessee, USA -


On November 6, 2024, officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to a home in the 4000 block of Reenie Avenue in the Nutbush neighborhood after being alerted by a Memphis Animal Shelter Officer to neglected dogs.


Police made contact with 34-year-old DARYL LEE MUSIC (pictured). Inside his home, officers found two Huskies and two Rottweilers who all appeared to be emaciated.


One black Doberman was found in a caged area in the backyard of the home and according to the police he/she was extremely thin and had severe mange.


Sadly, officers also found a deceased small dog in a black trash bag inside a container.


Police said in a press release that “The dogs' living conditions were filthy, cluttered, and unlivable” and MAS Officers determined that they had to be removed.


MUSIC was placed under arrest and charged with six counts of aggravated animal cruelty.


In 2016, MUSIC was charged with having sexual activity with a dog and is under a court order, issued on June 13, 2023, not to possess, harbor, handle or control any animals inside Shelby County.


At the time of writing, online arrest records show that MUSIC is being held into the Shelby County Jail on a $7,500 bond.


I took the liberty of naming the deceased furvictim Comet, 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: This story is sourced from the press release by the Memphis Police Department. 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.


MUSIC’s mugshot shared from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office


Additional source: WREG




MARIUS HENRI BLAKE shot and paralyzed a Chihuahua to teach him a lesson

- Tennessee, USA -

 

The Memphis Police Department arrested 49-year-old MARIUS HENRI BLAKE (pictured).

 

On May 7, 2024, a Memphis Animal Shelter Officer and a Memphis Police Officer responded to a home on Devoy Avenue after receiving an animal cruelty complaint.

 

Upon arrival, the officers met with the reporting party and she explained that two weeks prior, she spoke with BLAKE about one of his dogs dragging his back legs.

 

According to the affidavit, BLAKE told the woman he had shot the dog because “He was teaching that mother****** a lesson.”

 

Officers then went to BLAKE’s house and in the backyard, there was a dog pen with a female Chihuahua and a male Chihuahua. The male Chihuahua was moving around dragging his small back legs.

 

The officers reported that the pen was covered in feces and the Voiceless Victims did not have clean water or shade. Inside the pen was a small doghouse and a couple of water dishes that were filled with dark brown water and had leaves in them.

 

Both furvictims were removed from that disgraceful environment and were taken to Memphis Animal Shelter. The male Chihuahua had an X-ray which showed metal shrapnel near his spine that caused the paralysis of his lower half. The poor soul went a month without medical care as the vet said that the wound appeared to be four weeks old.

 

A warrant was issued for BLAKE’s arrest and he was taken into custody on July 8, 2024. BLAKE was booked into the Shelby County Jail on animal cruelty charges and bond was set at $80,000.

Arrest records show that BLAKE was released and was slated to be arraigned on July 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

I was not able to find his court records and I do not know the outcome of the hearing.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from Action News 5.

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.

 

 

BLAKE’s mugshot shared from the Shelby County Jail




LUIS ALBERTO VALLELANES arrested - More than a hundred birds and five dogs removed from his duplex

- Tennessee, USA -

 

The Memphis Police Department arrested 47-years-old LUIS ALBERTO VALLELANES (pictured).

 

Police said it all started with a noise complaint by a neighbor of one Nutbush home.

Animal Control Officers with Memphis Animal Services responded to VALLELANES’ home in the 4000 block of Bayliss Avenue after a neighbor complained that there were multiple noisy roosters, chickens, and pigs.

 

ACO went to the property to confront VALLELANES.  He became defensive, and caused a disturbance, so Memphis Police were called in for assistance.

ACO said he took about three to four dogs inside the house from the backyard.

ACO reported seeing a dog, who was tied to an iron chain, with injuries that could be similar to injuries caused by dogfighting. According to ACO, the dog also had a swollen, fresh bite on the front of the neck, along with abrasions on both his ears, bloodshot eyes, and a slight limp.

 

Oficers also saw roosters, hens and chickens who were being kept in inadequate, cramped, and feces-coated cages. The cages had no bedding or protection from the elements.

ACO that the roosters had their combs and spurs cut, an indication of cockfighting.

 

On Monday, January 8, 2024, Memphis Police assisted MAS ACO with the removal of more than a hundred birds and five dogs.

 

In a Facebook post, MAS said: “Our final count was 107 birds from this case.”

The post goes on to say: “Memphis Animal Services has just taken in 85 birds from one location in what may be a long, drawn-out court case. We do not have the staff, space, or other resources to care for [these] many animals, and an intake this huge will impact the level of care received across all areas of the building.”

 

As explained in the post, what would help MAS cope with this new challenge is fosters and adopters for cats and dogs who were already at the shelter.

MAS advised that none of the birds are available at this time, and they don't know if or when they will be.

 

Please check with MAS if you are interested in adopting and/or fostering. Thank you!

 

VALLELANES is charged with one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals. Online arrest records maintained by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office show that VALLELANES’ hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

 

Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Links included.

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.

 


VALLELANES’ mugshot shared from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office


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