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HARRY S. NELSON arrested - Thirty dogs found in deplorable condition on an illegal dump facility

Updated: Jun 22, 2023

- Florida, USA -


On Thursday, June 15, 2023, an investigation into illegal dumping on a property at 15600 SW 172 Avenue in Miami, led authorities to the discovery of thirty (30) dogs, including puppies, who were being kept in unsanitary living conditions.


Investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department said they received tips that the aforementioned property, zoned for agricultural purposes, was illegally being used as a dumping facility instead.


Aerial photography allowed investigators to observe that the property was overgrown with unknown debris, which grew considerably over the years.


Following these findings, a search warrant was obtained and executed.


Officials said the dogs were covered with insects and fecal material. Some of them had “noticeable signs of disease and injury.”

Four puppies were found in a bathroom that was covered in feces and urine and did not have any light.

Several dogs were found in a trailer and appeared to be malnourished.

Outside the trailer were many dogs in various-sized cages, “covered in feces and urine and subjected to the blistering South Florida heat”, reports Local 10 News.

Other dogs were located in cages covered with urine and feces. Inside the cages were buckets filled with discolored water and some of the cages were tied shut.

Other dogs were discovered living in three unventilated shipping containers that were extremely hot. The water inside the buckets that were in the containers was dirty and undrinkable.


Local 10 News further reports that according to the police report, the dogs “appeared to lack any socialization.”


Miami-Dade Animal Services removed all the Voiceless Victims who were later examined by veterinarians.


In connection with this case, investigators arrested 65-years-old HARRY S. NELSON (pictured).

NELSON was charged with thirty felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanor counts of illegal dumping.

Online records show that NELSON is no longer in custody at the Miami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Center after posting a $36,500 bond.


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



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OLIVIA SHAWNTAY JONES arrested – 1 dead cat, 1 dog and 4 pups, all emaciated, found on her property

- Florida, USA -


The Kissimmee Police Department arrested 34-years-old OLIVIA SHAWNTAY JONES (pictured) for animal cruelty.


According to court documents, on May 12, 2023, KP Officer Contramaestre, responded to a property on East Cypress Street to assist the Osceola County Sheriff's Office with what started as a civil matter, that later turned into an animal cruelty case.


Upon arrival, KP Officer Contramaestre met with Deputy Sheriff Rhine who was there “to serve a 24-hour eviction notice to a derelict RV camper that was on the property.”

DS Rhine reported that he had knocked on the door of the residence and the male who answered, told him that he was renting the place. The man then allowed DS Rhine access to the backyard and there, DS Rhine “discovered multiple puppies in a makeshift kennel with an unventilated tarp over the kennel.” The puppies were tethered inside the kennel. DS Rhine further noticed a dog who was tethered by a leash outside the kennel. DS Rhine stated: “the leash was wrapped so much, that it allowed very minimal movement and the dog was very emaciated.” DS Rhine reported that the dog did not have shelter and that there was no food or water for any of the dogs.


DS Rhine reported that when he walked to the RV to post the eviction notice, he saw a table outside and, on the table, was a small mesh pink pet bag with two additional puppies inside. The puppies were emaciated and did not have any access to food or water, stated DS Rhine.


DS Rhine sadly discovered a deceased kitten, less than four feet from the front door of the residence.


DS Rhine then notified his supervisor, the Kissimmee Police Department, and Osceola County Animal Control. While waiting for Animal Control, he was able to make contact with the owner of the RV, JONES.

According to court documents, JONES first told DS Rhine that “the dogs in the makeshift kennel were her dogs, the dog on the leash was a stray, and she was babysitting the puppies in the mesh bag.” JONES later told DS Rhine that her friend could not take care of the puppies and that was why she had them.


Animal Control Investigator Melissa Enix responded to the scene and following her observations she stated that her findings constituted felony animal abuse.


At that point, KP Officer Contramaestre had probable cause to believe that JONES “committed aggravated animal cruelty, when she failed to care for the animals she had in her custody of, which resulted in the cruel death, and excessive and repeated infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering of the animals.”


JONES was placed under arrest and transported to the Osceola County Jail.


Online court records show that JONES is facing one felony count of animal cruelty and five misdemeanor counts of confinement of animals without food/water exercise.

Online arrest records show that at time of writing, JONES is still in custody and that her pretrial is slated to take place on the morning of Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 9:00.


Authorities did not disclose the name of the deceased kitten so I took the liberty of naming him/her Soleil (French for sun) for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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LINDA KAY MANUEL and DEXTER DAROL MANUEL arrested - Thirty-six dogs and puppies found in a U-Haul

- Oklahoma, USA -


Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Zemp Behenna has filed charges against 69-years-old LINDA KAY MANUEL and 62-years-old DEXTER DAROL MANUEL (both pictured).


According to a press release by the DA’s Office, the MANUELS are “accused of leaving 36 dogs in a U-haul parked in a Walmart parking lot,” on 7800 NW Expressway.


On June 5, 2023, “Walmart staff called Animal Welfare to report there was a U-haul parked in the parking lot that sounded and smelled like it was full of animals.” The Oklahoma City Police Department also responded to the scene to assist Oklahoma City Animal Welfare.


The release stated that investigators cut the padlock to the U-Haul. The temperature inside was 100 degrees. Officials found multiple cages with dogs and puppies without food, water or ventilation. Three of the dogs were in active heatstroke and the others were laying down, panting and profusely sweating.


When Oklahoma City Animal Welfare discovered the U-Haul, officers were already working on an animal cruelty case at the couple’s home. It is believed the MANUELS were running a puppy mill.


The MANUELS were arrested on June 6, 2023, and booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center on thirty-six (36) felony counts of Cruelty to Animals each, one misdemeanor count of Transporting Animals in a Cruel or Inhumane Manner each, and one count of Violation of the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Licensing Act each.

The couple were released after posting each a $20,000 bond.


As for the Voiceless Victims, sadly, one dog had to be euthanized after his/her organs began to fail and suffered side effects of the heatstroke. I have emailed the DA’s Office to request additional information about the furbaby. If I receive a response, I will post an update.

All the others are being cared for by the Oklahoma Humane Society, Nexus Animals, Friends with 4 Paws and All Paws Animal Rescue.


The Oklahoma Humane Society said in a Facebook post that they took in seventeen (17) dogs. “One of the dogs later gave birth in our care, bringing our total to 23!”

The organization explained that all dogs are currently in foster homes receiving the necessary care before they can be adopted. The post goes on to say: “Each animal will move through our system at their own pace based on the care they need. Some require heart-worm treatment, some only spay/neuter surgery, and others like these tiny puppies will need more time with their mom to grow big and strong.”


Friends with Four Paws said in a Facebook post that they took in nine dogs.


Please visit their Facebook pages to find out how to help them face this rescue. Thank you!


I despise breeders and I hate those who come to you to buy lives, keeping you in business, instead of saving lives from shelters!

Filthy, cruel, evil, heartless, and soulless breeders, do you want to make money? Sell yourselves!!!!


Authorities did not disclose the name of the furbaby who had to be euthanized so I took the liberty of naming him/her Blossom for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the Oklahoma County Detention Center.





 
 
 

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