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JORGE AYALA wanted by Turlock Police as suspect in a dogfighting case where 73 dogs were rescued

Updated: Apr 6, 2024

- California, USA -

 

~ Update: April 6, 2024

 

I have heard back from the Turlock Police Department and I was told that “ There were no deceased animals found at the residence at the time of the search warrant. There was one emaciated puppy that has unfortunately passed away since being taken to Animal Services. None of the rescued dogs have been euthanized.”

 

I took the liberty of naming the deceased puppy Blossom for the tribute image.

 

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The Turlock Police Department needs the public’s assistance to locate 46-years-old JORGE AYALA (pictured).

 

Police said in a media release that AYALA is the suspect of an investigation that led to the rescue of seventy-three (73) INNOCENT dogs, all Pitbull mixes.

 

The investigation began in early March 2024, after Turlock Animal Services became suspicious of three homes in the 400 block of S. First Street in Turlock when officers saw ten dogs tethered outside. (In the state of California, it is illegal to tie your dog to any stationary object for more than a 3-hour period within 24 hours.)

 

After further investigation and surveillance of the homes, on March 28, 2024, a search warrant was served at the three residences “for an alleged animal cruelty investigation and possible dogfighting”, stated the release.

 

Along with patrol and Animal Services, Turlock Police Department Detectives and the Special Investigations Unit (S.I.U.) found and rescued a total of seventy-three (73) dogs from the three properties. Police said the living conditions the Voiceless Victims were living in were “deplorable and inhumane.” Some of the dogs were pregnant and close to giving birth.

 

The innocent souls were stuffed in small crates that could only house one small dog and did not have any access to water or food. Each crate was stacked on top of each other.

 

All of the furvictims were seized as evidence and taken to the shelter where they have been evaluated by a veterinarian and treated for any injuries or diseases.

 

Police said that due to the high number of dogs at the shelter and limited space, Turlock Police Animal Services will not be accepting owner surrenders until further notice. Additionally, Animal Services are asking for the community’s assistance in adopting ten dogs who are not part of the investigation. All fees will be waived. 

 

As for AYALA, police said his whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Ulrich at (209) - 668 - 6570 or the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at (209) - 668 - 5550 extension 6780.  Alternatively, you can email your tip. Thank you!

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Turlock 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.

 




 
 
 

BRANDON TYRELL ROGNESS arrested after two dead dogs and a live one were found inside a camper

- North Dakota, USA -

 

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department arrested 31-years-old BRANDON TYRELL ROGNESS (pictured), of Watford City.

 

According to the criminal complaint obtained by Voice For Us, on the morning of Friday, March 29, 2024, the sheriff’s office received a report about a dog locked in a camper with blood on his/her face and several other dogs suspected dead.

 

A deputy responded to 5047 91st Ave NE Crary to investigate. Upon arrival, the deputy saw “a dog sitting in the window of the camper.” As they got closer, they saw the skeletal remains of one dog and a half-eaten dog laying on what appeared to be a feces covered floor.

 

The deputy then contacted ROGNESS, the dogs’ guardian, and asked him to meet at the camper to help the surviving dog. When ROGNESS finally arrived in the afternoon from Watford City, he “admitted to knowing there was a deceased dog in the camper and believed another would not make it due to poor health”, stated the complaint.

 

According to the complaint, ROGNESS stated he checked on the dogs a week prior and had planned to check on them again the following weekend. He also stated he was unable to take care of the dogs and was looking to rehome them.

 

The surviving dog was removed and according to the deputy, it was apparent he was not in good health.

 

ROGNESS was taken into custody and booked into the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center on three felony counts of animal cruelty. At time of writing, records show ROGNESS is being held on a $3,000 cash-only bond. Court records show that ROGNESS is due back at Ramsey County District Court on April 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Donovan Foughty.

 

Additional information about the Voiceless Victims was not released so I emailed the sheriff’s office and requested it. Should I receive a response, I will update the article accordingly.

 

I took the liberty of naming the two deceased furbabies Air and Ocean for the tribute image. Should their given names be made public, I will rectify them accordingly.

 

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the criminal complaint 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.

 

 

ROGNESS’ mugshot shared from the Lake Region Correctional Facility.




 
 
 

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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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official sources. Links 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.

 

 

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

 

Pictures shared from  Palm Valley Animal Society.




 
 
 

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