top of page

ALL POSTS

Search

BENJAMIN LEE MINTON accused of punching and kicking two dogs on separate occasions

- North Carolina, USA -


Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement said that on June 17, 2023, they received several tips that a Lenoir man was beating his two dogs, “aggressively punching and kicking the dogs. “


In a press release obtained by Voice For Us, the agency said that an investigation identified the suspect as 20-years-old BENJAMIN LEE MINTON (pictured), of Carlton Mobile Home Park Drive in Lenoir.


From the investigation it emerged that MINTON had beaten the dogs on separate occasions.

One of the two dogs was MINTON’s, the furbaby is now in the care of Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement. The other dog, is safe with his/her guardian.


MINTON was arrested on June 22, 2023, and booked into the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office on two felony counts of animal cruelty. He was given a $35,000 secured bond and online records show he is no longer in custody.

MINTON has a court date set for June 26, 2023.


Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement Director Richard Gilliland said: “Our domestic animals are like family, and we should treat them as such by providing them a healthy environment.”


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

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



MINTON’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office.


Additional Source:




ree

 
 
 

JADYN ALAIS CARRASCO and ANNA GRACE KNEISLEY facing charges for stealing animals from a farm

- Texas, USA -


The Waller County Sheriff's Office said that 18-years-old JADYN ALAIS CARRASCO and 19-years-old ANNA GRACE KNEISLEY (both pictured) are facing charges for stealing a baby goat named Jackson Brown and a 5-month-old miniature Hereford steer named Sir Loin from Dewberry Farm in Brookshire.


According to the sheriff’s office, staff at the farm first noticed that Jackson Brown went missing on May 30, 2023, and two days later, Sir Loin was gone too.


On June 1, 2023, deputies responded to the Buccees off the Katy Freeway after Katy Police said they had two possible suspects from the theft at Dewberry Farm. Unfortunately, there was no sign of Jackson Brown and Sir Loin.


Evidence gathered during the investigation led to CARRASCO and KNEISLEY being charged with two counts of burglary of a building and two counts of theft of livestock each.


Investigators said Jackson Brown was found days after he went missing.

LMTonline reports that Jackson Brown “was recovered from the Katy Animal Shelter, skinny and malnourished”. He was starving. Wendy Lank, Director of Dewberry Farm told KHOU: “He was weak. He couldn’t really stand.”


Sir Loin was found on June 9, 2023, on a local rancher's property about seven miles away. The sheriff’s office said Sir Loin had recent cuts on his right front leg and was highly stressed and panting.


Jackson Brown and Sir Loin are gradually recovering and Wendy told FOX Houston “they are doing fantastic.”


The sheriff’s office said the investigation is still active and additional parties could be involved.


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.






 
 
 

JESSIE TORIBIO RAZO, accused of repeatedly hurting dogs, indicted for animal cruelty

- Texas, USA -


24-years-old JESSIE TORIBIO RAZO (pictured) has been indicted on a third-degree felony count of animal cruelty and is due back in Fort Bend County District Court on July 10, 2023.


The case dates back to March 2023, when his neighbors reported to the authorities that RAZO was abusing his two dogs at his home on Second Street in Rosenberg.


An investigation into the reports led Animal Control to remove the two dogs who were then taken to a local veterinarian. The Voiceless Victims sustained serious injuries believed to be the result of the abuse inflicted upon them.


The following month, on April 10, 2023, residents reported RAZO to the authorities again after he had gotten another dog whom he was also abusing.


On the same day, with the assistance of the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, Rosenberg Police Department and Animal Control obtained an arrest warrant for RAZO for Cruelty to Non-livestock Animals.


Rosenberg police arrested RAZO on April 10, 2023. He was released from the Fort Bend County Jail on April 15, 2023, after posting a $25,000 bond set by Judge J. Christian Becerra.


The indictment states: “The duly organized Grand Jury of Fort Bend County, Texas, presents in the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, that in Fort Bend County, Texas, JESSIE TORIBIO RAZO, hereafter styled the Defendant, heretofore on or about March 22, 2023, did then and there intentionally, knowingly, and recklessly torture or in a cruel manner cause serious bodily injury to an animal, name Lya dog by pulling or yanking the dog by the leg or not providing necessary veterinary care, and the defendant's conduct was not a generally accepted and otherwise lawful form of conduct occurring solely for the purpose of or in support of fishing, hunting, or trapping; or wildlife management, wildlife or depredation control, or shooting preserve practices as regulated by state and federal law; or animal husbandry or agriculture practice involving livestock animals.”


I have emailed the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and requested information about all the dogs involved in the case. A spokesperson for the Fort Bend County Justice Center told me in an email that they cannot disclose that information and provided me with a copy of the indictment. I was told that Lya is in the custody of City of Rosenberg animal control. I will try to contact them and see what I come up with.

Fort Bend County Justice Center tells me they “take these cases seriously and have trained prosecutors to handle these cases.”


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.



Additional Source:





 
 
 

Subscribe Form

© 2025 Voice For Us

Privacy Policy

FAQ

bottom of page