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MICHAEL DWAYN MINGS arrested-He severely neglected his dog resulting in the furbaby being euthanized

- Florida, USA -


~ Update: October 6, 2023


After hearing back from Charlotte County Animal Control, I learned that Roxy was sadly euthanized. In an email I was told: “She was riddled with health problems and was severely emaciated. Unfortunately, she was euthanized at the recommendation of the veterinarian. She was a very elderly dog (approx. 15-16 years old), and she was too far gone by the time we made it to her. “


~ Original story:


A dog who was found severely neglected, resulted in the arrest of 36-years-old MICHAEL DWAYN MINGS (pictured).


According to a document by Charlotte County Animal Control obtained by Voice For Us, on April 13, 2023, the agency received an anonymous call reporting a possible neglect case involving a Pitbull at a property in Port Charlotte. The caller said the dog was extremely thin.


Officers responded to the location and met with MINGS. They found a female Pitbull, named Roxy, who was severely malnourished. The document stated that Roxy was first taken to the Veterinary Emergency Clinic and subsequently “dropped off at the Animal Welfare League as a hold.”


Animal Control officers attempted to make contact with MINGS multiple times. On one occasion they went to his residence and knocked on the door but there was no answer.


Court documents show that MINGS was located on September 30, 2023, and a check through Central Communications revealed that he had a felony capias warrant for animal cruelty out of Charlotte County. MINGS was placed under arrest and booked into the Charlotte County Jail on one misdemeanor count of confinement/abandonment of animals, and one felony count of cruelty to animals.

MINGS was released after posting a $5,000 bond.


According to court records, MINGS’ arraignment is set for November 6, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Shannon H. McFee.


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

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



MINGS’ mugshot shared from the Charlotte County Jail


Roxy’s pictures provided to Voice For Us by Charlotte County Animal Control.






 
 
 

MERALD ODINAKACHI ONYEMAECHI and his brother MATTHEW UCHENNA ONYEMAECHI charged with animal cruelty

- Florida, USA -


The North Port Police Department announced the arrest of 24-years-old MERALD ODINAKACHI ONYEMAECHI and his brother, 28-years-old MATTHEW UCHENNA ONYEMAECHI (both pictured).


In a media release, police said that back in July 2023, they received a tip and a video from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) alerting them to a small Pit Bull puppy having his/her ears cropped without the use of anesthesia.


According to police, “The video also showed that the animal lost an excessive amount of blood as a result of the cutting. Both brothers witnessed the incident within their home and failed to act which caused unnecessary pain and suffering to the animal for no medical reason.”


Voice For Us obtained a copy of the Probable Cause Affidavit and part of the narrative stated: “In the video I observed the dog to appear older than 6 weeks of age laying with its belly on a white plastic folding table. All four of the dog's extremities were extended out of the edges of the table and its snout was tapped with black tape to prevent movement of the dog. The upper half of the dog was laying on what appeared to be a white and blue puppy absorbent pad with one cut out to fit around the dog's head and neck. The dog's right ear was then observed being clamped and cut off to the clamp. As the ears were being cut the dog attempts to pull away where a white female bystander places a hand on the dog to assist in restraining it to the table. I then observed the video to show the dog with its ear cut with the absorbent pads having a significant amount of blood on them before the video cutting off.”


In the affidavit, the Voiceless Victim is identified as Khaos and in the media release police said he/she survived the illegal procedure.


On the morning of October 2, 2023, police executed a search warrant for suspected animal cruelty at a property in the 4000 block of Baynes Road in North Port.


Police did not give any details of any evidence recovered. According to the release, five dogs were removed from the property and taken by Sarasota County Animal Services for safekeeping. No information about the dogs was released either.


The two brothers were placed under arrest and booked into the Sarasota County Jail on one felony count each of Causing Cruel, Death, Pain, and Suffering. Bond was set at $50,000.


The third person seen in the video performing the illegal procedure is yet to be identified.


North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison said in a statement: “We love our four-legged friends, and this type of act towards animals will not be tolerated in North Port.”


Police urge anyone who has information about this case to contact the Department at (941) - 429 - 7300. Thank you!


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Link included.

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the North Port Police Department.





 
 
 

NICHOLAS JERISAAC LYNCH arrested for killing ex-girlfriend’s dog and stabbing her current boyfriend

- Alabama, USA -


At around 3:30 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, deputies with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Greymont Boulevard in Moundville, after receiving a call about a man who had been stabbed.


According to the press release by the sheriff’s office obtained by Voice For Us, upon arrival deputies learned that 29-years-old NICHOLAS JERISAAC LYNCH (pictured) had broken into his ex-girlfriend’s home. When it happened, the woman, her dog, her two children under the age of 12, and her current boyfriend were home.


The woman told deputies that LYNCH parked his car and forced his way in. During the altercation, LYNCH stabbed the woman’s boyfriend several times. He then proceeded to kill the woman’s dog and assault her children.


When deputies arrived, LYNCH had already fled the scene and the two adults had left the home. As deputies cleared the residence, they found the deceased dog and the children hiding in separate places.


According to the release, “A perimeter was set up and deputies utilized canine and arial drone assets, as well as sending an IPAWS (Emergency Phone Alert) to the surrounding area. The Drone Unit was able to locate the suspect hiding in a wooded area, and deputies and investigators converged and took him into custody.”


LYNCH is charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty among other charges.

Online arrest records show that LYNCH is being held into the Tuscaloosa County without bond.


The sheriff’s office did not disclose additional information about the dog.

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


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the official news release distributed by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such source report an update.



Murderer’s mugshot shared from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.





 
 
 

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