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JOSHUA D. BROWNELL arrested after a pregnant dog was found deceased in Norwood Lake

Updated: Feb 10, 2024

- New York, USA -

 

On the night of June 28, 2023, the Norwood Village Police Department received a report about a dog in Norwood Lake.

Responding officers found a deceased female Pitbull in the water at the municipal boat launch on Norwood Lake.

 

The Department then took to Facebook the heartbreaking story and reached out to the community for assistance in locating the Voiceless Victim’s guardian. Part of the post read: “We are looking for anyone who may have information about this incident, or the dog.  Below is a picture of the collar.  The dog will be taken care of with respect by our agency until the owner can be located.”

 

After a lengthy investigation, police announced that on February 6, 2024, 41-years-old JOSHUA D. BROWNELL (pictured via Facebook), of Potsdam, was arrested and charged with one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty.

 

BROWNELL was released on a ticket to appear at Town of Potsdam Court in March 2024.

 

WWNY reports that Norwood Village Police Chief Shawn Wells said the public helped solve the case. BROWNELL was identified as the dog’s guardian and on his Facebook account, police found pictures of the Voiceless Victim, a brown and white Pitbull named Diamond with a distinctive pattern.

 

Police were assisted in their investigation by the Potsdam Animal Control Officer and the Potsdam Humane Society.

 

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MARKECIO L. GRAHAM arrested for starving his dogs – One was found dead

Updated: Dec 18, 2023

- Tennessee, USA -


~ Update: December 18, 2023

 

I am overjoyed to let you know that Roselyn was adopted!

MAS tell  me “Roselyn got adopted by a great family at 12 Hours of Christmas.” The amazing family has another female Pitbull  so Roselyn will be playing and have fun with her new sister Lily.

 


~ Update: November 30, 2023

 

I heard back from MAS and no additional information could be disclosed regarding the deceased furbaby as the investigation is still active.

 

With regard to the furbaby who was found alive, Roselyn, I was told that she is approximately 1 year old and “her weight on intake was 32.8 lbs.”

 

I was further told:

“Today, Roselyn had:

Schirmer Tear Test: Right eye: 20; Left eye: 13 (She was very squirmy because she understandably didn’t like having her eye poked, but these results could indicate a mild/early dry eye condition)

Fecal float: Positive for whipworms (she will most likely get prescribed Panacur for that tomorrow)

Clinic staff experience with her was that she is friendly. She has bilateral scarring at the base of both ears, suggestive of healed fly strike. She is also underweight, and we plan to recheck her weight in 7 and 21 days.

She did well in playgroup! She was good with introductions but often preferred to be on her own.”

 


~Original story:


Authorities arrested 28-years-old MARKECIO L. GRAHAM (pictured) and charged him with felony aggravated cruelty to animals.


On the afternoon of Sunday, November 26, 2023, Memphis Animal Services received an animal cruelty call and responded to a property on Palmetto Avenue, Breedlove Street, to investigate.


In the backyard of the residence, a MAS officer found two Pitbulls. Sadly, one was deceased and decomposed. The other one had been feeding on the decomposed Pitbull.

According to the MAS officer, there were no signs of shelter, food, or water for the Voiceless Victims.


GRAHAM admitted the Pitbulls were his and said that he last fed them three weeks ago.


GRAHAM was placed under arrest and booked into the Shelby County Jail on a $15,000 bond.

Records show he is still in custody and he is expected to appear in court on November 29, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.


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


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GRAHAM’s mugshot shared from the Shelby County Jail.


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ARLOW LORENZO PHILLIPS JR. accused of dragging his dog behind his car causing the furbaby’s death

- Florida, USA -


On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by concerned citizens who witnessed 65-years-old ARLOW LORENZO PHILLIPS JR. (pictured) dragging a Pitbull behind a black 2008 Kia.


According to the arrest affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, on Tuesday evening, PHILLIPS “was observed traveling northbound on US Highway 19 in Holiday driving erratically, speeding, and dragging a pit-bull dog behind a vehicle.”


The deputy who responded to the scene reported seeing PHILLIPS driving and the Pitbull being “in a pool of blood” at the intersection of Manor Dr. and US Highway 19.

The deputy further reported seeing “a leash attached to the rear passenger door through the door jam and the window completely closed.”

According to the affidavit, the Voiceless Victim “had severe visible injuries indicative of road rash.”


The deputy interviewed several witnesses and each statement corroborated what the deputy observed.


On Monday, August 14, 2023, the deputy made contact with PHILLIPS at his residence and placed him under arrest. PHILLIPS admitted to driving the night of the incident and according to the affidavit, he “had intentionally attached his dog to the vehicle because he does not have AC and thought it would be too hot for him [the dog] inside the car.” The affidavit goes on to state that PHILLIPS “admitted to forgetting about the dog and traveling on US Highway 19 with him attached to the vehicle and said he killed him.”


PHILLIPS told the deputy that after the incident he took the dog to an emergency vet. A different deputy was able to locate the vet and learned from staff that PHILLIPS had told them the dog had been hit by a vehicle. The injuries on the furbaby, however, were “consistent with being dragged to include road rash on one side of the dog and his paws being severely injured.”


PHILLIPS, of New Port Richey, was charged with cruelty to animals and DWLSR (Driving While License Suspended or Revoked).


I emailed the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office but the furvictim’s age, name, and gender is not known.

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


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PHILLIPS’ mugshot shared from the Pasco County Jail.








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