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AMANDA LEIGH AULITO and KEVIN MICHAEL CONNOLLY facing a sleuth of charges, including animal cruelty

Updated: Jul 17, 2023

- Pennsylvania, USA -


On July 3, 2023, detectives with the Monroe County Drug Task Force went to a home on Colt Lane in Hamilton Township in an attempt to make contact with 33-years-old AMANDA LEIGH AULITO (pictured).


According to a press release by the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office obtained by Voice For Us, “When detectives approached the residence they could smell a very foul odor coming from the home. Detectives heard several dogs barking inside and noticed that there was large amounts of debris outside the residence.”


When Monroe County Police officers knocked on the door, 39-years-old KEVIN MICHAEL CONNOLLY (pictured) answered and quickly closed the door to prevent officers from seeing the inside of the home.


As stated in the release, AULITO and CONNOLLY “consented to a search of their home.” Upon entering the residence, detectives “found the house to be in unlivable and in deplorable condition, further noting that there was no edible food for the children or dogs in the home.”


The couple’s 9-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son were found on the premises.


Detectives called in the ASPCA and Monroe County Children and Youth Services for assistance.


Detective Lippincott tells me that the ASPCA removed thirteen dogs, one cat, and one Snapping Turtle. To my questions whether any animals were found deceased or were euthanized, Detective Lippincott answered that no animals were found dead and that “they will all be forensically examined by a vet.”

I further asked Detective Lippincott about the dogs’ breed and age and she said that she does not know the breeds and that they were all small dogs.


AULITO and CONNOLLY were arrested and charged with animal cruelty, endangering the welfare of children, recklessly endangering another person, obstructing administration of law or other governmental function, hindering apprehension or prosecution, and conspiracy.


Later on, the same day they were arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Brian Germano.

The pair are currently being held at the Monroe County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Court records show that a preliminary hearing is set for July 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.


Detective Lippincott tells me that “Additional charges are forthcoming.”

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STACY R. MUELLER, Princeville dog groomer, indicted on animal cruelty charges

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Illinois, USA -


~ Updates: June 7, 2024

 

Peoria County Judge Paul Gilfillan sentenced 42-year-old STEPHEN DWAIN KALB (pictured), to seventy (70) days in jail, with credit for the three days he’s already served.

 

On April 17, 2024, during a pre-trial hearing in Peoria County Court, KALB pled guilty to one count of animal cruelty.

 

After his release, KALB will serve two years on probation, and during that time, he cannot “own” or be in "possession" of any animals.

 

As for the co-defendant in this case, 43-year-old STACY R. MUELLER (also pictured), on December 6, 2023, she pled guilty to three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals.

 

In March 2024, Judge Paul Gilfillan gifted MUELLER with probation!

Despite prosecutors’ recommendation for prison time, Gilfillan sentenced MUELLER to two years’ probation. MUELLER was ordered to not “own” any animals. If she fails to  comply, she could spend ONLY sixty (60) days behind bars.



~ Update: August 4, 2023


A second arrest has been made in the animal cruelty case for which 42-years-old STACY R. MUELLER (pictured), a Princeville dog groomer, was arrested back in May.


On Friday, July 28, 2023, authorities arrested 41-years-old STEPHEN DWAIN KALB (also pictured).


Back in May, after MUELER’s arrest, Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins said he was looking for another individual in connection with the case but did not release their identity.

KALB was located at the east Peoria Walmart and transported to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office on one felony count of aggravated animal cruelty. KALB admitted to investigators that he was aware of the animals’ living conditions.


WMBD reports that according to the arrest report, “Kalb said that he can’t clean litter boxes and that Mueller just decided to lock the cats in kennels. Kalb said that Mueller would keep the cats in the kennels for a month without them being taken out or cleaned.”


KALB was released the following day after posting a $1,200 bond. Online court records show his arraignment is slated to take place at Peoria County Circuit Court on August 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. before judge Sean Donahue.


As for MUELLER, according to court records, her felony case is set for trial in October 2023.



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On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, a Peoria County Grand Jury indicted 42-years-old STACY R. MUELLER (pictured), a Princeville dog groomer, on one felony count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals along with three misdemeanor counts of Cruelty to Animals.

Ciproud.com reports that “The three counts of cruelty to animals include cruel treatment or starvation of the dogs, identified as Cookies, Cappuccino, and Ziggy.”


On May 11, 2023, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office was called to a property on 219 W. South Street, Princeville, to assist Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) with an animal abuse case.


In a locked shed, deputies discovered twelve dogs. Sadly, one was dead. The live dogs were malnourished and covered in feces and flies. The temperature inside the shed was 110-degrees and there was no food or water for the Voiceless Victims.


Inside the residence, officials found more dogs. Back in May the Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins said: “….and there were signs of malnutrition with all the animals found.”

Sheriff Watkins said PCAPS removed a total of twenty-one living animals from the property.


In a statement, Sheriff Watkins said: “These were horrible conditions that these dogs and cats were living in. No animal or human could survive in that type of environment for an extended amount of time.”


MUELLER was arrested on May 11, 2023, and the following day she was charged with twelve counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a Class 4 Felony.


Back in May Sheriff Watkins said the Peoria County Sheriff's Office was “looking for another individual involved in this crime. Their name will be released at a later time.”


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CARL RUDOLPH LENTZ arrested – Twenty-eight animals found dead and forty-seven live ones removed

- Virginia, USA -


Augusta County Sheriff Donald L. Smith announced the arrest of 59-years-old CARL RUDOLPH LENTZ (pictured).


According to a press release by the sheriff’s office, on June 2, 2023 Augusta County Animal Control received an anonymous call about the living conditions at a property in the 700 Block of Augusta Farms Road. “A citizen had recently purchased a dog from this location”, stated the release.

Animal Control and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation and when officers responded to the location, they found two dogs who appeared to be living inside a vehicle. According to the sheriff’s office, the vehicle was covered in feces, there was no food or water for the dogs, and the temperature inside the vehicle was 89.6 degrees.

As a result of the extreme temperature, Augusta County Animal Control removed the two Voiceless Victims.


As stated in the release, on the property there were several other dogs who appeared to be in poor condition so with the assistance of the sheriff’s office, Augusta County Animal Control obtained a search warrant.


Sadly, throughout the property officers discovered twenty (20) dead cats and eight (8) dead dogs.


As for the live animals, officers found and removed thirteen (13) cats, twenty-eight (28) dogs, and six (6) ducks. Four of the cats had to be euthanized and one dog had to have his/her leg amputated.

The sheriff’s office said that a temporary emergency shelter has been established by Augusta County at the Government Center in Verona to house all the rescued furvictims.


LENTZ, of Waynesboro, was arrested Friday, June 2, 2023, on one felony count of animal cruelty. On June 5, 2023, an additional five felony charges of animal cruelty were obtained and served by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.


LENTZ is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.

Online court records show that he is due back at Augusta General District Court on July 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.


Sheriff Smith advises those who may have “purchased any animals” from LENTZ or have knowledge of the living conditions at this location, to contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at (540) - 245 - 5333 and reference report number 2023-0001669. Thank you.


The sheriff further said that this is still an ongoing investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.


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