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MELISSA M. LEBLANC and DOUG STEPHEN RUSSELL arrested for machete attack on a dog and animal abuse

- Louisiana, USA -


An investigation into animal cruelty allegations at a residence on 214 Murray Hill Drive in Destrehan, concluded with the rescue of several injured and malnourished dogs and the arrest of 48-year-old MELISSA M. LEBLANC and 49-year-old DOUG STEPHEN RUSSELL (pictured).


The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office said in a press release that when deputies and Animal Control Officers responded to the residence, they spoke with LEBLAND and RUSSEL and learned that RUSSELL had used a machete to discipline a dog who was attacking another dog. The incident took place the night before so the injured dog was left with his/her injuries untreated until he/she was finally rescued by officials.


Deputies found a machete in the front yard of the residence believed to be the one used on the dog.


Once officials entered the residence, they found the conditions inside to be “deplorable” and found “multiple emaciated and injured dogs throughout the house.”


Animal Control Officers removed the dogs from the residence and took them to the St. Charles Parish animal shelter to be evaluated and treated.


LEBLANC and RUSSELL were placed under arrest and booked into the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.


LEBLANC is facing seven counts of simple animal cruelty and seven counts of rabies vaccinations (required).


RUSSELL was charged with seven counts of simple animal cruelty, seven counts of rabies vaccinations (required), and two counts of aggravated animal cruelty.


At the time of writing, online records show that the pair are being held in the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.


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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.


RUSSELL’s mugshot shared from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office




 
 
 

MARK ROOSEVELT FIELDS found guilty of stabbing his cousin’s dog who had to be euthanized

- Maryland, USA -


Following a two-day trial, on January 10, 2025, a Calvert County jury convicted 39-year-old MARK ROOSEVELT FIELDS (pictured) on aggravated animal cruelty and dangerous weapons charges.


At trial, evidence revealed that on the early evening of May 29, 2024, FIELDS stabbed his cousin’s dog following a family dispute. The incident took place at a residence in the 2000 block of Andelina Road in Prince Frederick.


Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert H. Harvey Jr. tells me that the furvictim was a 5-year-old male American Pitbull Terrier mix named Ice and that his guardians had raised him since he was a puppy.


The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the incident and when deputies arrived at the home, they learned from Ice’s guardians that FIELDS came onto their property with a knife and was calling for Ice’s male guardian whom I will refer to as Mr. McK


Mrs. McK came out and told FILEDS that he was not supposed to be there and asked him why he had a knife. FIELDS told Mrs. McK to go get her husband and added that he was leaving.


Mrs. McK went back inside and as she was telling her husband that FIELDS was outside, FIELDS stabbed Ice.


Ice was rushed to Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH) in Huntingtown. Veterinarians told Mr. and Mrs. McK that the knife had possibly caused an arterial bleed and advised that even with critical care, the prognosis was not good. Sadly, Ice was euthanized due to the extent of the injuries he sustained.


Calvert County Animal Control Officer Alexis King responded to the scene and following an investigation, FIELDS was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and one felony count of animal cruelty.


On June 3, 2024, during a bail review hearing, Judge Robert B. Riddle ordered FIELDS to be held be held without bond and he has remained in custody throughout the legal process.


FIELDS will be sentenced on March 14, 2025. Until that time, he will be held without bond at the Calvert County Detention Center. He is facing up to only six years in prison.


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FIELDS’ mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office


Ice’s photo provided to Voice For Us by the Calvert County States’ Attorney’s Office





 
 
 

JONATHAN CLARENCE ROBERTS arrested after dead animals found on a Screven County property

- Georgia, USA -


The Screven County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after receiving complaints about livestock not being properly taken care of at a property in the 2400 block of Jenk Hill Road in Sylvania.


After executing a search warrant, deputies discovered two dead cows as well as other dead animals “within sight of a public roadway”, stated a release by the sheriff’s office.


Deputies also found two living goats and eleven cows who were malnourished.


Animal Control, a veterinarian, and a Department of Agriculture Inspector assisted with the investigation and it was determined that 73-year-old JONATHAN CLARENCE ROBERTS (pictured), “failed to provide adequate food or water to the animals.”


According to the sheriff’s office, the neglect caused the death of the two cows. The press release further stated that “additional cow carcasses appeared to be left to rot where they died.”


The live animals were removed from the property and taken to an unspecified location to be cared for.


ROBERTS was charged with eleven counts of animal neglect, two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, and one count of abandonment of a dead animal.


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ROBERTS’ mugshot shared from the Screven County Sheriff’s Office






 
 
 

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