Man arrested in connection to animal cruelty case in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — One person was arrested in connection to an animal cruelty case in Raleigh County.
According to posts on the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Joel Lynn Dick was arrested for Cruelty to Animals and Use or Presentation of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony.
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The posts also stated that Dick was a Fugitive from Justice out of Pennsylvania on separate charges.
According to the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, at around 12:52 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 they received a report that a neighbor, identified as Dick, shot a dog named 'Roxy' in the Naoma area of Raleigh County.
The information in the posts stated that at around 10:28 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, the person called the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office and informed them that 'Roxy' dies from her injuries. An Animal Control Officer and a member of the sheriff's office dealt with the investigation.
According to the posts, warrants were gathered for Dick's arrest after evidence was gathered and viewed and an investigation was held. Dick was later arrested at his house on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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Information included in the posts stated that as the animal cruelty case continued to be investigated, it was found that Dick was also a Fugitive from Justice out of Pennsylvania on separate charges. The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office stated that arrangements will be made for Dick to be extradited to Pennsylvania to face the charges in Pennsylvania, as well as being processed on the charges in Raleigh County.
According to the Facebook posts, the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office reminded the public that suspects are thought to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. They also reminded the community about the importance of patience when law enforcement is handling detailed investigations.
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