LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Friday morning, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson mentioned his division is investigating two circumstances of animal abuse and is asking for assist discovering these he mentioned are chargeable for certainly one of them.
FIRST ANIMAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION
The sheriff mentioned Genesee County Animal Management officers have been referred to as out to the Parkwood Cell House Park in Grand Blanc Township on Nov. 27, 2024, for a canine barking as a result of it was left outdoors the couple’s residence.
The cell park supervisor says the couple was final seen by neighbors on Nov. 11, 2024. Witnesses mentioned the couple was transferring their belongings right into a U-Haul truck and will hear a canine barking contained in the empty residence.
After animal management arrived on the scene, they situated one canine nonetheless alive and two useless puppies inside the house.
Terri McComick, the Genesee County Veterinary Physician, reported discovering hair, plastic, and steel within the canine’s stomachs.
The sheriff mentioned deputies are in search of 46-year-old Bruce Arlyn Austin and 43-year-old Jamie Lynn Cross for questioning.
46-year-old
Bruce Arlyn Austin and 43-year-old Jamie Lynn Cross are needed for questioning in connection to the
demise of those animals in Genesee County.
Anybody who has info to assist with this ongoing investigation ought to name 810-257-3462.
SECOND ANIMAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION
In an unrelated incident, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Workplace arrested Jeremy Justin Neph. The sheriff mentioned he’s suspected of torturing two canine in Vienna Township.
Jeremy Justin, was arrested on animal abuse expenses in Genesee County.
Investigators say deputies have been referred to as to the 1100 block of Langdon Drive on Jan. 19, for 2 deserted canine.
Deputies discovered the canine locked in cages within the storage, lined in urine and feces. The canine have been emaciated and with out meals or water.
One canine was severely in poor health and was affected by hunger and was unable to raise its head and will solely transfer its eyes. The canine additionally had open sores on its legs. When Terri McComick arrived on the scene, she ordered the canine to be humanly euthanized.
Justin, a FedEx worker, informed investigators his job required him to work lengthy hours and will look after the canine, “Nixie and Axel”.
The opposite canine fortunately survived and was renamed “Baxter” and is presently up for adoption at Genesee County Animal Management.
Justin was arrested and charged with one depend of killing and torturing an animal, a four-year felony.
