Photos show Kansas City metro man beating dog with plastic bat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Photos circulating on social media show a metro man beating a dog with a plastic bat.
The accused man, Darrell Brown, says the dog was uncooperative. Kansas City Animal Control is pursuing a case against Brown. Brown loudly defends what he did.
The dog is a one-year-old Rottweiler named Sampson. Kansas City Animal Control officers confirm they received a full confession from a man accused of beating the dog with a plastic baseball bat on Monday morning. A passerby snapped photos of the incident. The photos show Brown with a plastic bat in his hand.
'I whooped my dog's butt in this yard,' Brown shouted on Wednesday.
Brown identified himself as the man in the phoros. He said he didn't hit Sampson with the bat, but he dragged the Rottweiler to the house's side yard where he stays. Brown denies that he confessed to accusations of abuse.
NEW VIDEO: Bear sightings continue in Kansas City metro
'I'm false. I beat my dogs. That's my fourth Rottweiler, and every one of them is happy. Now you've got one, you just happened to see me whoop?' Brown hollered.
KC Pet Project has the dog and shares that he's not injured, but this is a serious case.
Kate Meghji, who is in her second week as KC Pet Project's new CEO, said Brown was uncooperative with animal control officers. Meghji said Brown was uncooperative with prosecutors on this case.
'Anytime you see something like that, whether it's a social media post – it's usually a social media post – it causes those of us who care a lot about animals to feel a lot of different things,' Meghji said.
Katie Barnett, KC Pet Project's general counsel, said the case against Brown is compelling, since there are witnesses and photos of the incident. Barnett also said investigators were able to see the dog without a warrant. That might also help them seek charges.
A spokesperson for Kansas City Municipal Court confirms there's a case involving this incident, but there's no word on when charges could come.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Sheena Scarbrough told Sade Robinson, 'Baby, Mommy's got this,' the night before trial verdict
Sade Robinson's mother barely slept the night before the verdict was rendered in the trial of Maxwell Anderson in Robinson's death. During the night, Sheena Scarbrough spoke to her slain daughter. "I told her, 'Baby, Mommy's got this,'" she said. Surrounded by family, Scarbrough talked to the media June 6 after a jury in Milwaukee County Circuit Court found Anderson guilty of all four charges — first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse, hiding a corpse and arson — in the April 2024 death of Robinson, 19, after they went on a date in Milwaukee. After initially hesitating to speak, Scarbrough talked about Robinson's smile and her aura. They video-called one another in the days before her disappearance and murder, she said. "She will be forever remembered as an angel," Scarbrough said. "She is our hero." She addressed her outburst directed at Anderson at the end of the trial's first week May 31, calling him a "devil." Robinson's uncle, David Scarbrough II, interjected, saying "he is a devil." The family also addressed the decision by defense attorney Anthony Cotton to disclose that meth pills were found in a safe in Robinson's home. David called him a "clout chaser." "Dragging my daughter's name in her demise. He was wrong from that one," Sheena said. She urged people to support missing Black and Brown women, and advocated for a state taskforce to be made. More: Wisconsin lawmakers tried to create a task force for missing and murdered Black women. Will this year be different? Verona E. Swanigan, Scarbrough's attorney, noted that Scarbrough's health needs have been put on hold until the trial could be completed. That resulted in her missing a day of the trial due to sleep, Swanigan said. Scarbrough acknowledged that when she spoke. "I haven't really had a day to grieve since April of last year," she said. Swanigan thanked the jury, the judge and the community. "It has been a long year," she said. "It has been a mountain of grief no parent should have to bear." Swanigan noted that Robinson's family intends to fight for legislation to combat sex-trafficking and kidnapping of women. She acknowledged State Rep. Sheila Stubbs, who stood alongside Robinson's family on the day of the verdict, calling Stubbs "instrumental" in advocating for such policies. Robinson's family will continue to pursue their civil case against Anderson, Swanigan said. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Anderson in June 2024, and sued the two bars Robinson attended with Anderson on the night of her death in April 2025. Swanigan added that the family hopes to force Anderson to participate in a deposition so that many of their outstanding questions about Robinson's death might be answered. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sade Robinson is 'our hero,' mother Sheena Scarbrough says after trial
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
Maxwell Anderson found guilty on all counts in murder of Sade Robinson. What to know about verdict
(This story was updated to add more information.) A Milwaukee County jury on June 6 convicted 34-year-old Maxwell Anderson of killing and mutilating 19-year-old Sade Robinson last April. Jurors listened to eight days of witness testimony and delivered the verdict after less than an hour of deliberation. Here's what to know: Yes, jurors found Anderson guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse, hiding a corpse and arson. Jurors took about 45 minutes total to deliberate and find Anderson guilty of all charges. They deliberated for about 15 minutes starting at 4:40 p.m. on June 5, and for about 30 minutes between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. June 6. Anderson remained largely still as the verdicts were read out, appearing to swallow and blink a few times. Scarbrough spoke to the media after the verdict, saying of her daughter: "She will be forever remembered as an angel. She is a hero." Scarbrough later urged support for missing Black and Brown women, and advocated for the creation of a state taskforce. More: Wisconsin lawmakers tried to create a task force for missing and murdered Black women. Will this year be different? Swanigan said the Robinson family will continue to pursue its civil case against Anderson. She added that Robinson's family hopes to force Anderson to participate in a deposition, so outstanding questions about her death might be answered. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Anderson in June 2024, and sued the two bars Robinson attended with Anderson on the night of her death in April 2025. Later, the attorney chastised some media outlets' decision to publish graphic images during the proceedings. Vance-Curzan said the state was 'feeling confident' throughout the trial, going on to say authorities spent "countless hours" investigating. 'When a case is investigated the way this one was investigated, the evidence just spoke for itself,' he said. The prosecutor also said he was thinking of Robinson's family. 'While we are satisfied with this verdict, our hearts go out to the family of Sade Robinson,' he said. 'This is a tragedy, and I'm just hopeful this verdict will be a step towards healing.' Cotton told WISN-12 News he wasn't surprised by the jury's quick deliberation. 'We respect the jury's verdict,' Cotton said. 'We understand they had a very difficult job to do. They obviously thought about it overnight.' He also said there was a "sense of relief" with the end of the trial. Cotton reportedly received personal threats. 'My heart goes out to Sade's family,' he added. 'I can't imagine what they're going through." Anderson will be sentenced at 10 a.m. Aug. 15. A conviction for first-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment in Wisconsin. It's possible that Anderson could serve part of the sentence in prison and then be eligible for extended supervision, but it will be decided by a judge. No, Wisconsin doesn't have the death penalty. Chris Ramirez, David Clarey, Maia Pandey, Sophie Carson and Ariela Lopez contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Maxwell Anderson trial in Milwaukee: What to know about the guilty verdicts
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
3 arrested after large crowds swarm Bardstown Road for second straight weekend
This story was updated to include new information and add video. Three people were arrested after crowds attempted to take over a busy section of Bardstown Road in the Highlands in the early morning hours of June 1. Antayvia Brown, 22, and Jakaya Snyzer, 20, were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct after the incident broke out in the 1000 block of Bardstown Road. A 16-year-old girl was also arrested, officials said. Brown also faces a trespassing charge for being found on the property of a Chipotle location in the area, according to an arrest citation. Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said Fifth Division officers responded to large crowds on Bardstown Road at around 1 a.m. As the situation escalated, multiple fights occurred which required involvement from the department's rapid response team. "We recognize the disruption this caused to residents and businesses in the area and appreciate the public's cooperation and patience," Mitchell said. "Our officers remain committed to maintaining peace and protecting the safety of all community members." Tell us what you think: Submit your letter to the editor here Brown and Snyzer are set to appear in court June 4. The recent incident follows crowds of hundreds blocking roadways and causing disturbances over Memorial Day weekend after several bars closed in the area. Nearby establishments include Highlands Tap Room, Atomic Sound Club & Game Yard and The Hub Louisville, with some staying open until 4 a.m. While crowds dispersed with no violence and the roads quickly reopened, the incident sparked conversations around public safety. Councilman Ben Reno-Weber, whose district includes the Highlands, previously said he was working with LMPD to assign a detail squad to Bardstown Road on Friday and Saturday nights when large groups are in the area. LMPD also said the department would take the initiative to increase police presence and deter crime in the neighborhood, including closing and limiting access to select parking lots, installing additional surveillance cameras and working with local business owners to prevent trespassing. Business owners are encouraged to file a Trespass Enforcement Request Form, which authorizes officers to address trespassing without an on-site complaint, LMPD said. Reno-Weber said June 2 that the Highlands Tap Room has agreed to a voluntary and temporary 2 a.m. closure on Friday and Saturday nights and that he's grateful for a proactive response over the weekend from LMPD and Alcoholic Beverage Control. The councilman said he'll continue working with partners to adjust business closing times and block parking lots to trespassers, as well as preserve the area as "welcoming to those who want to respect their neighbors and unwelcoming to those seeking to cause trouble." "Going forward if this kind of behavior continues, expect to have cars towed, tickets issues, and, for those who persist in instigating fights or blocking roads, more arrests made," he said. Reporter Molly Gregory contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Hundreds gather on Bardstown Road for 2nd weekend; 3 arrested
