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BREIGH MECHLING facing four animal cruelty charges

- Ohio, USA -

 

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Liberty police arrested 33-years-old BREIGH MECHLING (pictured), on an arrest warrant issued by the Warren city prosecutor’s office on November 30, 2023, for failing to appear in Warren Municipal Court on four misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals.

 

It all started on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, when officers with the Howland Township Police Department responded to MECHLING’s duplex on Elisabeth Avenue. Police said that MECHLING took off when she saw police approaching. Officers met with a man who said that MECHLING had asked him to put her dogs somewhere, after she had been evicted, but when the man saw the condition the dogs were in, he realized he had to alert the authorities.

 

Police found three dogs and a cat.

One of the dogs was throwing up liquid and bile. The other two dogs were so emaciated that their bones were visible through their skin and one of them had open wounds. Officers also reported seeing bugs jumping on and around a cat who had been left in a crate.

 

The four Voiceless Victims were removed and placed in the care of The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project.

 

MECHLING was located at a motel on 4250 Belmont Avenue.

On the afternoon of Saturday, December 2, 2023, an officer on patrol had been checking the parking lot of the motel described as a “high crime area” known for human trafficking, gang activity, drug trafficking, gun crimes, fugitives, and other crimes.

The officer saw a woman, later identified as MECHLING and a man later identified as CHRISTOPHER FLYNN, carrying things from a SUV. The officer ran a check on the plate and learned that MECHLING had a warrant out for her arrest for four counts of animal cruelty.

 

When MECHLING was questioned, she had two other dogs with her.

Police also found methamphetamine in a purse containing MECHLING’s personal belongings.

 

On Monday, December 4, 2023, MECHLING appeared at Warren Municipal Court for her arraignment and she pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her bond was set at $2,500. MECHLING is expected back in court on December 15, 2023.

 

Jason Cooke, with The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project told WKBN that in total five dogs and three cats were removed from MECHLING and the shelter is now caring for them.

 

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MECHLING’s mugshot shared from the Trumbull County Jail.


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ROBERTA KATHRYN EWING arrested after dead animals were found in the same home as children

Updated: Nov 13, 2023

- Pennsylvania, USA -


~ Update: November 13, 2023


The Tyrone Borough Police Department tells me that the white Pitbull was approximately 1 year old and his name was Zero. Police further told me “At this time, we cannot release the report due to the death of Zero being an open investigation. I can tell you however that the dog did not die of natural causes.”


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The Tyrone Borough Police Department arrested 37-years-old ROBERTA KATHRYN EWING (pictured) on two third-degree felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, two third-degree misdemeanor counts of animal neglect, and a third-degree felony endangering the welfare of children.


Police said they were called about a dead white Pitbull at EWING’s home in the 1300 block of Bald Eagle Avenue. The caller said the dog appeared to have his/her neck snapped and his/her ribs were showing. Police were also shown pictures of the deceased Pitbull as well as the deplorable conditions the home was in, littered with trash and animal feces.


According to a criminal complaint, police were familiar with the dog due to previous reports, including one from September 21, 2023, stating that the dog killed a kitten.


Police then spoke to the witnesses who took the photos. Officers learned that when the witnesses were visiting the home, in addition to the dead Pitbull who was laying in a corner of a bedroom, they saw another dog who was barely alive and emaciated to the point his/her ribs and spine were showing and had something oozing from one of his/her eyes.


On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, police executed a search warrant at EWING’s home and a child answered the door.


In the bedroom where the dead Pitbull was found, officers saw a bed covered in feces and the floor was covered with trash to the extent that there was no bare space to step.

The bathtub was also filled with trash and the upper floor of the home was just as bad.


In the basement, on the steps, officers found a deceased cat inside a soda box.


EWING was arrested and then arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Andrew L. Blattenberger. Bond was set at $50,000 but she was unable to post it so she was remanded to the Blair County Prison.

Court records show that a preliminary hearing is slated to take place on the morning of Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. before District Judge Fred B. Miller.


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EWING’s mugshot via Blair County Prison.


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KRYSTA SWEETLAND and ROBERT DEBECK arrested and thirteen animals removed from a Belfast property

- Maine, USA -


Following an animal cruelty investigation, the Belfast Police Department arrested 24-years-old KRYSTA SWEETLAND and 24-years-old ROBERT DEBECK (both pictured), both of Belfast.


Police launched an investigation on October 13, 2023, after receiving a complaint about the welfare of animals at a property on 37 Achorn Road.

At the residence, officers found several cats and dogs. Police said the Voiceless Victims were showing signs of abuse and malnutrition. Some of them were found to be in critical condition. One of the female dogs had five puppies. Sadly, one of them was dead when the police arrived.


Belfast Police Chief Robert Cormier told NEWS CENTER Maine that officers also found three adult cats in a container meant for one cat.


Officers removed thirteen furvictims from the property and took them to veterinary clinics.


On Friday, October 20, 2023, police arrested SWEETLAND, and the following day they arrested DEBECK. Bond was set at $2,500 each. Both are facing thirteen counts of animal cruelty and are set to be arraigned on December 1, 2023, at Waldo County Superior Court, at 8:30 a.m.


Chief Cormier said that SWEETLAND and DEBECK said they were taking care of the animals and denied any wrongdoing.


Chief Cormier described the living conditions of the furvictims as “deplorable” and explained that investigators are seeking to elevate the standard Class D charge to a Class C charge.


All the Voiceless Victims are being cared for by veterinarians and when they fully recover, PAWS in Camden will handle their adoptions.


Police said that the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who has information about this case is asked to call (207) - 338 - 2040. Thank you!


The name of the deceased furbaby was not disclosed, so I took the liberty of naming him/her Tulip for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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