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DAIRON MICHAEL MOLINA accused of intentionally breaking a puppy’s leg that may need amputation

- Florida, USA -

 

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 22-year-old DAIRON MICHAEL MOLINA (pictured).

 

On August 30, 2024, MOLINA brought an 11-month-old female Labrador mix puppy named Rose to an emergency vet. Rose had sustained a broken right rear femur and according to detectives, “the injury did not appear accidental.”

 

From the investigation into the incident it emerged that at the time of Rose’s injury, MOLINA was her “sole caretaker”  and that Rose’s injury “would have had to occur from unjustifiable force”, stated the press release by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Detectives met with MOLINA on September 9, 2024, and questioned him about Rose’s injury.

According to the Affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, MOLINA provided conflicting explanations for the injury. He initially claimed that his roommate kicked Rose down the stairs. Then, MOLINA stated that Rose had fallen on her own down a carpeted and padded staircase.

 

The vet who examined Rose noted that the femur bone is the hardest bone in a dog's body and therefore “a simple fall down the stairs would not result in this type of injury. Instead, an extreme amount of force would be required to break this specific bone in the manner observed”, stated the Affidavit.

 

Based on the nature and severity of the injury, the vet suspected that Rose had been subjected to abuse and thankfully alerted Pinellas County Animal Services.

 

Furthermore, staff at the vet’s office reported that Rose “displayed signs of fear towards the defendant, attempting to crawl away from him on multiple occasions during her visit.”

 

The scum later surrendered Rose to Pinellas County Animal Services where further examination revealed that “her injured leg was hanging and moderately edematous, indicating significant trauma.”

Rose’s injury needed extensive surgery and “possibly amputation”, according to the Affidavit.

 

MOLINA, of 2843 Thaxton Drive # 34, Palm Harbor, was arrested and booked into the Pinellas County Jail on one felony count of cruelty to animals.

 

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said the investigation is ongoing.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the Probable Cause Affidavit. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.

 

 

MOLINA’s mugshot ad Rose’s pictures shared from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office




 
 
 

ANGELICA YEVETTE ADDISON and RORY BLAKE ALEXANDER arrested–8 dogs rescued from abhorrent conditions

- Florida, USA -

 

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old ANGELICA YEVETTE ADDISON and 30-year-old RORY BLAKE ALEXANDER (both pictured), after several dogs were found to be living in appalling conditions at their residence.

 

On January 23, 2024, a deputy responded to the pair’s home on 60 S. Tyler Street in Beverly Hills, regarding a report of a barking dog.

 

When the officer arrived, as he was approaching the home, he saw three small Chihuahuas running loose in the front yard which was filled with garbage. A strong smell of ammonia and feces was noticeable from outside the home.

 

According to the affidavit, “the dogs were all malnourished, their ribs were showing as if they had not eaten in weeks. The dogs were shivering due to the whether being 40 degrees outside and not having any shelter.”  

 

In the backyard was a malnourished Chihuahua lying on a blanket, barely responsive. She was immediately taken to Citrus County Animal Services for urgent care.

 

Since attempts to make contact with the homeowners were unsuccessful, Animal Control was called in.

 

Through a window, the deputy also saw other dogs inside the home. According to a press release by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, a thin female Husky was found in a wire crate without a plastic tray and with four empty bowls, each coated in urine and feces.

Every inch of the dog’s body was wet and caked with feces. Her hip bones were showing and she also had several open wounds.

 

Another Husky was discovered lying on a slimy, sticky couch that was covered in feces with mold growing on it.

 

The sheriff’s office also mentioned a Bulldog-type puppy who was found inside the home.

 

The deputy reported that inside the home he did not see any food or water for the dogs. He was greeted with a nauseating smell and floors and couches covered with feces. “…the feces were also covered in white mold,” stated the affidavit.

 

While the deputy and the ACO were still on the scene, ALEXANDER and ADDISON arrived and confirmed the dogs were theirs. When talking to the ACO, the pair said they knew the condition of the property was nowhere near what it should be to house animals. They also said they had been living somewhere else because there was no electricity in the house.

 

The ACO rightfully pointed out that the dogs were left in deplorable conditions, that were deprived of necessary sustenance, and that they were malnourished with their ribs showing.  

 

ADDISON and ALEXANDER were placed under arrest and charged with three felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.

 

All eight dogs at the house were signed over to the county and received medical care at the Citrus County Animal Services shelter.

 

Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast said: “There wasn't an inch of this house that wasn't covered in feces, urine, or garbage. There is zero excuse to force innocent animals to live in these disgusting conditions. I am thankful for the individual who called us to report the abhorrent treatment of these dogs, and I urge anyone who sees possible signs of animal abuse to do the same.”

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.

 

 

Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office




 
 
 

Three people arrested in Citrus County following an animal cruelty investigation

- Florida, USA -

 

Deputies with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office arrested three people following an animal cruelty investigation involving a residence in Inverness.

 

At the beginning of January 2024, Animal Control Officers responded to a residence on East Watson Street and upon arrival, they “noticed a strong odor of animal feces and ammonia outside of the residence”, said the sheriff’s office.

 

Officers made contact with 23-year-old CHELSEA MARIA ANN SAAVEDRA ST. HILAIRE (pictured), who advised there were three dogs living on the enclosed patio and an additional three living inside her residence.

 

When deputies and Animal Control Officers entered the residence, they found multiple piles of garbage bags mixed with animal feces. They also reported finding multiple soiled diapers and empty liquor bottles scattered throughout the bedroom.

 

Urine was found inside the bathroom, and in the kitchen were stacks of dirty dishes and two buckets with mold growing inside them.

 

The release by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office described the floors of the entire home as being “spongy and caked with feces” and many holes were also observed in the ceiling.

 

Many cats were found roaming inside the home but were able to come and go through windows.

 

An additional dog was found inside the home who had not been mentioned by ST. HILAIRE.

 

According to officers, there was little food and zero sources of water for any of the animals and most dogs had missing patches of fur due to fleas.

 

As officers continued their investigation, they discovered two juveniles living inside, one of which was crawling on the ground. The two children were immediately removed from the home.

 

The sheriff’s office said that a total of seven dogs were removed from the house as well as the cats roaming near the residence and they were all taken to the Citrus County Animal Shelter to be examined and treated.

 

Deputies arrested ST. HILAIRE, 68-year-old TINA JANE MADDOX , and 24-year-old ROBERT WAYNE BROOKS (all pictured). They were all charged with seven counts of animal cruelty.

 

Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast said: “The condition of this home was so disgusting that deputies and ACOs could not take a single step without their boot touching feces, urine, or both. No child or animal should ever have to experience living conditions such as this. I am thankful for the partnership between our team and the Citrus County Animal Shelter for saving these innocent young children and animals who cannot speak for themselves.”

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.

 

 

Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office




 
 
 

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