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ANTONIO ROSS arrested after one dog was found dead and another in poor health

- Illinois, USA -


The Joliet Police Department arrested 52-year-old ANTONIO ROSS (pictured).


According to the Department’s press release obtained by Voice For Us, on the early afternoon of November 11, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Baker Avenue to conduct a welfare check on two dogs on the property.


In the backyard of the residence, officers found two dogs who were chained up. One of the two dogs was sadly deceased.

Police told me the deceased furvictim was a 10-year-old black Yorkie mix named George.

The live dog, whom police told me is a 1 ½-year-old tan Pitbull mix named Illinois, was in “very poor health”.


Joliet Township Animal Control took possession of both dogs.


Police said ROSS “claimed ownership of both dogs” and he was placed under arrest.

ROSS was charged with cruel treatment of animals and released on a notice to appear in Will County Courthouse to face his charges.


In my email to the Joliet Police Department I asked whether the cause of death of the deceased dog was known and I was told that a necropsy will be performed.


My question regarding Illinois’ wellbeing did not receive a response.


The case remains under investigation and no additional information is available.


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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Joliet Police Department provided to Voice For Us. 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.


ROSS’ mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Joliet Police Department





 
 
 

CHRISTINA J. HELM arrested for neglecting and abusing her dog

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Illinois, USA -

 

The Naperville Police Department arrested 32-year-old CHRISTINA J. HELM (pictured).

 

According to the Department’s media release, it all started back in October 2023, when a concerned citizen alerted Animal Control to “a case of potential animal abuse” at HELM’s apartment in the 100 block of Testa Drive.

 

The tipster explained that they had agreed to take care of HELM’s dog, a female Pitbull mix named Olive, while she was on a business trip.

 

Police said Olive was emaciated and could barely walk. Additionally, she had open sores on her hip bone. Olive was immediately taken to an emergency veterinary hospital where she was treated for starvation and dehydration. Veterinarians said the sores likely happened by having the furvictim caged in one position too long.

 

Naperville Police launched an investigation and as a result, Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians executed a search warrant at HELM’s residence where they found “evidence of alleged animal abuse”, stated the release.

 

On May 23, 2024, an arrest warrant was issued for HELM and she turned herself into the police on May 28, 2024.

HELM was booked into the DuPage County Jail on three felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and three misdemeanor counts of violations of owner’s duties.

HELM is also facing one misdemeanor count of endangering the life or health of a child “for allegedly committing aggravated animal cruelty to an animal that resided in the same residence as a minor”, said police.

 

Judge Joshua Dieden ordered HELM to be released on the condition that she does not have any animals. Court records show that HELM is due back in court on June 24, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

 

As for Olive, she thankfully recovered and was first placed in the care of a shelter and later adopted.

 

I requested pictures of Olive and if I receive them, I will add them to the article.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Naperville Police Department. Link included. 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.

 

 

HELM’s mugshot shared from the Naperville Police Department




 
 
 

GIOVANNY Y. AGUILAR, registered sex offender, arrested for violently kicking a dog numerous times

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Illinois, USA -

 

~ Update: May 21, 2024

 

I was told by the Joliet Police Department that “…the dog is a 10-year-old brindle mini bull terrier named “Nibbles”.  He received emergency veterinary care that day of the incident and continues to receive daily medical care.  I am told that his condition is slowly improving.”

 

 

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The Joliet Police Department arrested 36-year-old GIOVANNY Y. AGUILAR (pictured), of Joliet.

 

According to the Department’s press release obtained by Voice For Us, on the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Croghan Avenue after receiving an animal cruelty complaint.

 

Upon arrival, officers learned that AGUILAR was seen in the backyard of his residence “violently kicking” a dog numerous times while the furvictim laid on the ground. In the press release, police identified the dog as a Bull Terrier but no additional information is known at this time.

 

Police and a representative from Joliet Township Animal Control found the dog still laying in the backyard of the residence. “The dog appeared conscious, but otherwise unresponsive”, stated the release.

 

Police said that at one point AGUILAR came out of the residence, picked up the dog, and tried to run back inside. Officers ordered AGUILAR to put the dog down but he ignored the officers’ commands and resisted when police attempted to arrest him.

After struggling, officers were able to place AGUILAR under arrest.

 

Will County Animal Control took the dog to be treated. Police said that the extent of his/her injuries is not known.

 

AGUILAR was processed and released on a Notice to Appear for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Resisting a Peace Officer.

 

I have sent out a few emails to inquire about the furvictim’s well-being. If I receive a response, I will post an update.

 

On a separate note, AGUILAR is listed on the Illinois sex offender registry after he pleaded guilty in 2009 to possession of child sex abuse images.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the official press release by the Joliet Police Department. 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.

 

 

AGUILAR’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Joliet Police Department.



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