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LETICIA N. SANDERS and CINDY ANN WELLS arrested – More than ninety dogs and a cat rescued

Updated: May 4, 2024

- Texas, USA -

 

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I emailed Ms. Faith Wright, the Palm Valley Animal Society director, and asked her whether any animals were found deceased on the property.

Ms. Wright tells me that no animals were found dead and that none of the rescued animals were euthanized. Ms. Wright also said: “We have been able to send all but 25 so far to foster and rescues.”

 

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The McAllen Police Department announced the arrest of 54-years-old LETICIA N. SANDERS and 55-years-old CINDY ANN WELLS (both pictured), in connection with a hoarding case.

 

On the morning of Saturday, March 30, 2024, police received a report from an Uber Eats driver about an odor in the 3400 block of Ozark Avenue.  

 

Responding officers requested assistance at the scene from the McAllen Fire Department and ambulance services.

 

Once inside the property, officials found a large number of dogs and one cat.

 

All of the Voiceless Victims were taken to the Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS). In a Facebook post, the shelter wrote that ninety-three (93) dogs had been rescued from an hoarding case and placed in their care “under dire circumstances.”

 

Valley Central reports that Faith Wright, the Palm Valley Animal Society director of operations, said: “They are very, very matted, some can barely walk, due to their feet being tied together by their hair. It’s been a pretty traumatic situation.”

 

In a subsequent post, PVAS advised that some of the dogs were thankfully placed in foster homes. The other dogs will be transported to rescue groups in San Antonio and New Braunfels.

 

As you can imagine, the Palm Valley Animal Society needs help to face the sudden influx.

Please, visit their Facebook page to learn how you can help. Thank you!

 

SANDERS and WELLS were arraigned on Monday, April 1, 2024, on ninety-four (94) counts of animal cruelty and received a $188,000 bond each.

At time of writing, records show they are being held in the Hidalgo County Jail.

 

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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.

 

 

SANDERS and WELLS’ mugshots shared from the Hidalgo County Jail.

 

Pictures shared from  Palm Valley Animal Society.




 
 
 

BRANDON A. CARLSON arrested for intentionally physically abusing an innocent dog to death

- New York, USA -

 

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck announced the arrest of 38-years-old BRANDON A. CARLSON (pictured), of Seneca Falls.

 

In a media release, Sheriff Schenck said that the arrest is the result of an investigation that was launched on November 11, 2023, after a dog was found deceased in the town of Springport under “suspicious” circumstances.

 

The investigation determined that CARLSON “intentionally contributed to the death of the dog through physical abuse.” Investigators then obtained a warrant for CARLSON’s arrest for the charges of aggravated cruelty of an animal, and tampering with physical evidence, both felonies.

 

On March 27, 2024, CARLSON was located and taken into custody. He was then turned over to the county’s Centralized Arraignment Part court and released on his own recognizance. CARLSON is due back in the Town of Springport Court at a later date.

 

Sheriff Schenck encourages anyone who has information about this case to contact detectives at (315) - 253 - 1610. Alternatively, tips can be submitted online. Thank you!

 

I emailed Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci to request additional information about the Voiceless Victim, his/her pictures, and the necropsy results. In an email I was told that “Because the case is still pending in Court, we cannot legally release any of the requested information. Once the case is resolved, you can submit a subsequent request for this information.  I can share that we are in possession of photographs and a necropsy report.”

Ms. Antonacci also said that the dog was not CARLSON’s.

 

I took the liberty of naming the Voiceless Victim Indigo, for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.

  

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s office obtained by 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.

 

 

CARLSON’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.





 
 
 

MATTHEW WAYNE KEEL wanted for animal cruelty - Dogs found dead in the freezer

Updated: Apr 3, 2024

- Florida, USA -

 

~ Update: April 3, 2024

 

Justin McClure, the lead Animal Compliance Investigator on the case, kindly responded to my email and provided me with some updates.

 

Mr. McClure tells me that all the dogs who were removed from KEEL’s residence were taken to Marion County Animal Services where they were evaluated and treated by their medical team.

 

The body of the deceased dog who was found inside the residence was sent to the University of Florida for a necropsy and results showed the furvictim “was also suffering from neglect.”

 

Mr. McClure also said that “Subsequent to the confiscation of these dogs, Marion County presented their case to the Honorable Judge Leann Mackey Barnes where custody of all the dogs was remanded to the county, and Keel was enjoined from owning any animals of any kind per Florida Statute 828.073.”

 

In the email, Mr. McClure also provided an important piece of information of which I was not aware. KEEL “is listed on Marion County’s searchable civil enjoinment database” meaning that “Anyone with internet access can compare potential animal owners with potential animal abusers. Keeping this list up to date is just one more step our organization can take to ensure those convicted in civil courts do not take ownership of another animal.”

 

Since Animal Services were awarded custody of the fifty-three Voiceless Victims, twenty-three of them “have found placement through multiple rescue partners who stepped up and transferred them from our facility.” Furthermore,  Animal Services have been able to find new homes via adoption for an additional nineteen dogs with the county citizens. There are now eleven dogs remaining who are available for adoption or transfer to a rescue partner.

 

Last, but not least, Ms. Stacie Causey, the Marion County Public Relations Manager, kindly provided me with some pictures which I have added to the gallery below.

Ms. Causey tells me that “Shelters in nearly every community are experiencing the critical capacity levels we are facing” and that they have animals in their care who have been there for more than a year.

 

Please, allow me to stress the importance of adopting, donating, fostering, or volunteering.

Also, allow me to suggest visiting Marion County Animal Services’ website to see how you can get involved.  

If you wish, and can afford to contribute to helping Animal Services, you can visit MCAS General Wish List. Thank you!

 

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community in hopes of finding 55-years-old MATTHEW WAYNE KEEL (pictured).

 

The sheriff’s office said KEEL is wanted on a felony warrant for twenty-three counts of aggravated animal cruelty and nineteen counts of animal cruelty.

 

On February 1, 2024, deputies responded to a property in the 5700 block of NW 6th Street at the request of Marion County Animal Control.

 

Officials found what the sheriff’s office described as “a disturbing scene.”

Fifty-three dogs were found living in “deplorable conditions” and in “dire need of medical attention.”

 

Sadly, officers also found one dead dog and many other dead dogs were discovered in the freezer.

 

Detective Burgess was able to obtain a warrant for KEEL’s arrest but authorities have not been able to locate him and believe he may have left Florida.

 

As stated in the press release by the sheriff’s office, “These innocent animals deserve justice”, KEEL “needs to be held accountable for his actions”, and if you have any information on his whereabouts, “it's time to speak up and turn him in!”

 

Please, submit your tips by contacting the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at (352) - 732 - 9111.

Alternatively, you can submit your tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352 - 368 - STOP, referencing 24-12. Thank you!

 

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 Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. 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.

  

 

KEEL’s photo shared from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.


Pictures of the Voiceless Victims were provided to Voice For Us by the Marion County Public Relations Manager. 



 
 
 

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