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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Despicable and disturbing': Gila Bend man accused of felony animal abuse
The Brief The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says it made an arrest in a major animal abuse case on April 9. John Jackson of Gila Bend is accused of several felony animal abuse charges. The sheriff's office called it "one of the most disturbing things we've come across." MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - A man who the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says has been evading arrest was taken into custody and is accused of several felony animal abuse charges. The sheriff's office detailed the case in an April 9 news conference, saying John Jackson, 38, of Gila Bend, was arrested following a tip from a neighbor. What we know He had reportedly been on the run from authorities since April 5. He was arrested on April 9 in Avondale near 99th Avenue and McDowell Road. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeff Gentry called it "one of the most disturbing things we've come across." Sgt. Enriquez credits a neighbor, near 299th Avenue in Gila Bend, for sounding the alarm on the abuse that he described as "despicable and disturbing." The dogs reportedly didn't have any food, water or shelter. "Food, shelter, water, that's what needs to be provided," Sgt. Enriquez said, citing Arizona animal abuse laws. He says Jackson was using unspecified social media accounts to sell dogs, such as French Bulldogs and Cane Corsos. He says no information points to Jackson selling the animals for dog-fighting purposes. Jackson was allegedly selling the dogs to people in Arizona, and possibly out of state. "It's my understanding he's been doing this for a while now," Sgt. Enriquez said. A neighbor told investigators that they hadn't seen anyone at the home for at least two weeks. As for the conditions of the dogs who survived, Sgt. Enriquez says they have several health issues, including parvo, worms, eye infections and more. They're getting round-the-clock care by a veterinarian team with MCSO. "We're hopeful that they all pull through," Sgt. Enriquez says. "Deputies discovered that the homeowner was absent, with indications that they had been away for weeks. The dogs were found confined to outdoor kennels without access to food, clean water, proper shelter, and covered in feces. Detectives immediately sought a search warrant to enter the property and remove the animals to ensure their safety. Inside the residence, Cane Corso puppies were discovered, along with what appeared to be the deceased mother dog. Additionally, multiple dogs were found in the yard some of which were confined in the side yard. Of the confined dogs, seven were in terrible condition, having resorted to feeding on the remains of two deceased dogs," MCSO said in a news release on April 9. Dig deeper MCSO says this isn't the first time Jackson has been accused of animal abuse. "We do have information that he was charged with animal cruelty in another county here in the state," Sgt. Enriquez says. He didn't specify which county. Right now, Jackson is facing felony animal abuse charges, and MCSO expects him to face more charges. "Additional charges are pending ongoing necropsy, veterinary and medical testing," MCSO said. The sheriff's office says it plans to "make it a very prosecutable case" and will work with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. What's next "Three deceased animals were transported to a veterinarian for a necropsy to determine the cause of death," MCSO said. The dogs are being held by MCSO's Animal Safe Haven as evidence while they get the care they need. "Just because dogs don't speak doesn't make them any less of an issue for us. OK? This is a very serious issue, and we continue to investigate these crimes no matter what," Sgt. Enriquez said. "This can't happen without the public's help," Sgt. Enriquez said, emphasizing the importance of the phrase "see something, say something." If you have any information about this case, or any other reports you'd like to make to MCSO, call 602-876-8477. You can also send a tip using the online portal by clicking here.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
East Alabama husband grieves wife killed by neighbor's Cane Corso dogs
BEULAH, Ala. (WRBL) – A Beulah man is mourning the loss of his wife after she was attacked and killed by her neighbor's dogs along Lee Road 356 near the backwaters of Lake Harding Thomas Burt says he and his wife, Patricia Burt, 78, were inseparable for 35 years, spending every moment together. Now, he is left struggling to process the tragedy that took her life. 'She was a good person. She was my friend, my best buddy. We spent every waking minute together. I loved her so much,' Burt told WRBL's Elizabeth White in an emotional interview. Thomas and Patricia first met at work. After their first date at a Halloween party, Thomas knew she was the one. Their bond only grew stronger over the years. 'Stayed together 35 years—back and forth every day, never missed a minute of trying to be with one another. She was a good woman. I don't know what I'm gonna do without her,' he said. On Monday, February 24, Patricia was visiting her neighbor's mother, who was housesitting for her son. As the two women hugged hello, the son's two Cane Corso dogs suddenly escaped their enclosure and attacked Patricia. The attack was so vicious Thomas had no choice but to act. Desperately trying to save his wife, he shot both dogs. Patricia was rushed to the hospital, but despite all efforts, she died the next day. 'Just pray for me that I am going to get through this,' Thomas pleaded. WRBL spoke with David Kelley, the owner of the Cane Corsos, who breeds the dogs at his home along Lake Harding. Though he declined an on-camera interview, he told WRBL over the phone he is heartbroken over the loss of his neighbor and is fully cooperating with the investigation. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirms there were prior complaints about the dogs harming other animals who walked onto the property, but no reports of them attacking people or getting out of their property. Despite his unimaginable loss, Thomas Burt does not blame his neighbor for what happened. 'Couldn't ask for a better neighbor than David. Wasn't his fault. It was the dogs' fault,' he said. As the investigation continues, Thomas is left trying to pick up the pieces of a life that will never be the same. 'We had a lot of good years together—it's hard to think about,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- General
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Local Dog Trainer speaks about Cane Corso dog breed following deadly attack in Beulah
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A Beulah woman has died after being attacked by her neighbor's dogs. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones say it happened around 5 p.m CT on Monday, February 24. Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton says Patricia Burt, 78, was pronounced dead at 10:21 a.m. CT on February 25, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Jones say the deadly attack occurred on Lee Road 356. He tod WRBL Burt walked over to visit her neighbor and say hello. When Burt went to hug her neighbor, the neighbor's two Cane Corsos escaped their enclosure and attacked Burt. As Burt's husband and the dog's owner tried to stop the attack, Burt's husband pulled out a gun and shot both animals. Abby Taylor, founder and owner of Family Dog Obedience and Training in Columbus, has trained Cane Corsos in her home, with her family. She says the Cane Corso or Dog Guardian, is a native mastiff from Italy, a descendant of the Canis Pugnax, or canine soldier used by the Roman Army. After the war, Cane Corsos became guardians for homes and livestock. Taylor says these guardian dogs are loyal and assertive. While she has no direct knowledge about the dogs in Beulah that attacked Burt, generally speaking, Taylor says guardian dogs need training early on. 'I do a lot of behavior modification work. A lot of that behavior modification work are aggressive dogs. If the dogs had had that early socialization, then it's a very high probability that we would not see that reactivity. Early socialization, especially for guardian breeds like the Cane Corso are very, very important,' said Abby Taylor, owner, Family Dog Obedience and Training in Columbus, Georgia. Taylor says she likes the Cane Corso for its intelligence and loyalty and that in her experience she has not heard of any attacks in her circle. As for the two dogs involved in yesterday's attack, they were shot by Patricia Burt's husband. Sheriff Jones calls this a 'horrific, tragic set of circumstances involving neighbors who are friendly.' In addition to teaching behavior modification in dogs, Family Dog Obedience and Training also trains service dogs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Love Island winner Jack Fincham jailed for six weeks after dangerous dog attack
Love Island star Jack Fincham has been jailed for six weeks after he admitted he had allowed his dangerously out-of-control dog to bite a man. The 32-year-old, who won the 2018 season of the reality show alongside then-girlfriend Dani Dyer, pleaded guilty to two counts of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog, with one of the incidents causing injury. Southend-on-Sea Magistrates' Court head on Wednesday how his black Cane Corso, named Elvis, bit and injured runner Robert Sudell in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022. Prosecutor Erin Peck said that Mr Sudell had accepted an apology and Fincham was going to be cautioned and engage with a responsible dog ownership course. She said conditions were made including that his dog must be muzzled, but in June last year there was a second incident in Grays in Essex when his dog was out of control and he was later charged. Presiding magistrate Anne Wade, sentencing, said that Fincham was subject to a suspended sentence order at the time of the incident in Swanley in Kent. The order, for an unrelated driving matter, was of 12 weeks custody suspended for 18 months. Ms Wade said this order would be activated in part, adding that 'we find no reason not to do so', and jailed Fincham for six weeks. 'The dog was in a public place not abiding by the conditions to be muzzled and kept on a lead,' she said. He will now face six weeks in prison for the offences and has been ordered to pay £3680 to the court, including a £2,000 contribution to kennelling costs, a fine of £961 and £200 compensation to Mr Sudell. According to the Daily Mail, he was supported in court by his family and girlfriend, The Only Way is Essex star Chloe Brockett. Richard Cooper, for Fincham, said the defendant 'has no savings' and Mr Fincham was told he could pay in instalments, initially at £400 per month. An order was made that the dog must be muzzled in public places, be kept on a lead and not be left alone with anyone under the age of 16. Cane Corsos is a powerful breed of Italian mastiff and and can weigh up to 50kg. There has been a surge of interest in the breed, which are traditionally used as guard dogs, after the UK government banned XL bullies last year. The breed is not recognised by the Kennel Club and many pet insurance companies do not provide cover for them. More than 200 Cane Corse puppies are currently on sale on Pets4Home, with prices for a pup reaching as much as £1,800.
