Cruelty Archives

Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges Dies; Over 140 Dogs Found Dead at Ohio Property

Portage County, Ohio – After the discovery of 146 deceased dogs on her property in Mantua on June 16th, Barbara Wible, the 69-year-old woman facing animal cruelty charges, has passed away. This news was confirmed by 3News’ Lynna Lai through the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, with Portage County Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci stating that Wible’s criminal cases will be closed. Additionally, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office plans to file a motion to dismiss in light of …

Parma Woman Appears in Court for Alleged Animal Cruelty Resulting in Multiple Dog Deaths

PARMA, Ohio – A case of animal cruelty in Parma, Ohio, has brought Barbara Wible before a Cuyahoga County judge. Wible is accused of being involved in the deaths of multiple dogs. The case is currently being addressed in court. The alleged animal cruelty case involving multiple dog deaths has prompted a legal showdown between Wible and the justice system in Cuyahoga County. The details of the case are expected to be thoroughly examined during …

Two Individuals Charged in Alleged Pennsylvania Animal Cruelty Case

NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. — Two individuals are facing charges following an investigation into alleged animal cruelty. The case involves the discovery of a deceased dog with its throat slit and its head severed in a basement filled with maggots and feces, according to police reports. During the investigation, 28-year-old Sara Galla initially claimed she was unaware of the dog’s presence in the home but later admitted to caring for the dog on behalf of her …

Lakeland Nurse Arrested for Fatal Poisoning of Neighbor’s Pets Leads to Animal Cruelty Charges

LAKELAND, Fla. — A licensed practical nurse at United Health Care at WellMed, Tamesha Knighten, was arrested on animal cruelty charges for fatally poisoning her neighbor’s pets. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit conducted an investigation and charged Knighten with three counts of animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in public after detectives discovered that she poisoned two pet cats and a pregnant Chihuahua on Aug. 16. Additionally, eight puppies in …

Man’s Attempt to Run Over Homeless Man and Cat Leads to Upheld Animal Cruelty Ruling

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling of animal cruelty for a man who attempted to run over a homeless man and a cat. The incident occurred in December 2017 in Durham, North Carolina, and the ruling was made on Tuesday. The man had been convicted of two counts of animal cruelty, and the court’s decision affirmed the lower court’s ruling. The man, who was driving a pickup truck, …

Woman Arrested for Felony Animal Cruelty After Poisoning and Killing Her Neighbors’ Pets in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. – A woman in Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly poisoning her neighbor’s pets, resulting in the death of two cats and a pregnant Chihuahua along with her puppies. Tamesha Knighten, a 51-year-old licensed practical nurse working for United Health Care at Wellmed, was arrested and charged with three counts of felony animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in a public area by detectives …

Woman Arrested for Felony Animal Cruelty After Allegedly Poisoning and Killing Neighbor’s Pets

LAKELAND, Fla. – A licensed practical nurse, Tamesha Knighten, is facing charges of felony animal cruelty for the poisoning of her neighbor’s pets. She has been charged with three counts of felony animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in a public area, and is currently in custody at the Polk County Jail. The investigation began when the neighbor’s two cats, Luna and Pancake, and a pregnant Chihuahua named Daisy, all died after exhibiting …

Nashville Leaders Advocate for Tougher Animal Cruelty Laws in Davidson County

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro Council leaders in Nashville, Tennessee are advocating for changes to animal cruelty laws in Davidson County. The push for change is in response to the growing concern for animal welfare in the area. Advocates believe that strengthening animal cruelty laws will help protect pets and wildlife from abuse and neglect. Local animal sanctuaries and rescue organizations are supporting the effort to update existing legislation. Lavonne Redferrin, a spokesperson for Proverbs 12:10 …

Decatur Man Wanted on Animal Cruelty Charges Caught, Released Until Trial

DECATUR, Illinois — Derrick D. Tyus, the Decatur man sought on animal cruelty charges after police discovered two dead puppies in his yard, has been apprehended, the Decatur Police Department announced Thursday. Following their discovery, Tyus was booked into Macon County Jail and subsequently released pending trial. According to Lt. Scott Rosenbery, Tyus was processed at the jail at 12:07 a.m. Thursday and released at 12:30 a.m., with an order to report to the Macon …

Disturbing Video Captures Lowell Woman’s Shocking Act of Animal Cruelty in Massachusetts

LOWELL, Mass. – A 30-year-old woman faced a judge in Lowell, Massachusetts on Tuesday after a video surfaced showing her committing an act of animal cruelty. Kimberly Hernandez was caught on camera kicking her dog multiple times and throwing it into an apartment on Westford Street. The distressing footage prompted an investigation, leading to Hernandez facing two counts of animal cruelty. Neighbors expressed their shock and disbelief at the disturbing act captured on video and …