- Washington, D.C., USA -
~ Update: August 1, 2022
I have heard back from the Metropolitan Police Department and I was told: “Unfortunately, agencies within the District of Columbia are prohibited from sharing booking photos of arrestees.”
~ Original story:
U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Robert J. Contee III announced that on July 28, 2022, judge John M. Campbell sentenced 35-years-old JAQUAN TYSHAWN JACKSON in connection with an animal cruelty case investigated by the Humane Rescue Alliance.
On July 20, following a three-day trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, JACKSON was found guilty by a judge of two counts of animal cruelty in relation to animal abuse in which he failed to provide proper veterinary care for the dogs in his care with one found dead.
JACKSON was generously sentenced to a total of 360 days in jail, all but 90 days of that time suspended on the condition that he successfully complete five years of probation.
The judge ordered the forfeiture of all animals seized by law enforcement, a 10-year ban on owning or possessing animals, and $52,372.66 in restitution.
In a Facebook post, Humane Rescue Alliance recounted the horrific events and wrote that on June 11, 2018, its Humane Law Enforcement officers responded to JACKSON’s residence on the 3500 block of Brothers Place SE “after receiving a report about a dog actively hanging himself from a chain.” Upon arrival, HRA officers found a deceased dog hanging over a fence. The furbaby “had significant scarring in various stages of healing around his muzzle and forelimbs, which was consistent with organized dogfighting.”
According to a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, further examinations showed that the dog had extensive, mature heart worms and intestinal parasites, and that he had not eaten in approximately a day and a half.
While on the scene, HRA officers saw two more dogs. These dogs had extensive scarring on their head, face, and forelimbs consistent with dogfighting.
JACKSON told HRA officers he also had an alligator.
On July 25, 2018, HRA officers returned to the property with a search and seizure warrant to remove the 5-foot alligator from the property.
“The alligator was being housed illegally and living in inhumane conditions”, explained HRA.
His/her snout was deformed from being cramped in a small, plastic storage container.
A search of the property led to the discovery of “paraphernalia associated with dog fighting: a break stick, slat mill, neck weights, scales, make-shift veterinary supplies like antiseptic for horses, fish antibiotics, medicated feed, IV bags, and a skin-stapler.”
The following day, on July 26, 2018, a Superior Court judge issued a second search warrant, and HRA officers removed from JACKSON’s home 6 adult dogs and 6 puppies. “Some of them had scarring consistent with dogfighting and the dogs showed signs of chronic neglect from living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. One of the dogs required emergency veterinary care because she had infected wounds on her front limbs. One of her bones was fractured and she required an amputation of one of her toes. Veterinarians also discovered a canine tooth lodged in her leg, and later diagnosed her with Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness that can be transmitted through direct blood contact with another dog”, said the HRA.
JACKSON was arrested on January 24, 2019.
HRA transferred the alligator to a sanctuary right after he/she was removed from JACKSON’s residence.
As for the dogs, the Humane Rescue Alliance has been caring for all of them since their rescue. The furbabies were formally relinquished into HRA’s custody on July 28, 2022.
Chris Schindler, vice president of field services at the Humane Rescue Alliance, said: “After a long investigative and judicial process, we were finally able to achieve justice for these animals through a conviction and strong sentencing. This case is a testament to the tireless work of our Humane Law Enforcement officers to protect the animals of our city, and the substantial sentence should serve as a reminder that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in the District. We look forward to preparing the 12 dogs we rescued for the next chapter of their lives.”
I personally don’t see a strong sentence.
All I see, as usual, is the suffering and death of innocent souls, the tireless work of Humane Law Enforcement Officers, and a merciful judge who brings dishonor to his profession!
It’s truly heartbreaking and disappointing that the lenient sentence handed down to a lowlife like JACKSON did not give the dead furbaby any justice.
Perhaps, the people out there who dislike people like JACKSON will give the furbaby some deserved justice!
I sent out a few emails requesting JACKSON’s mugshot, but I have a sneaky suspicion that it will be denied it so that the criminal can be protected!
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