Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff
Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff Authorities say that a Maryland man and a family member have been arrested and charged in connection to the death of a 29-year-old teacher in Virginia. Leonardtown resident Demitri Raymond Gardiner, 28, and Michael John Gardiner, 35, of Montross, Virginia, are both facing a host of charges in Westmoreland County for their alleged roles in the brutal murder of Taylor Wood, 29, also of Montrose, and several of her pets, the sheriff’s office announced. According to the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office, the agency was notified shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 of a structure fire…
VA Man Nabbed At Dulles Airport After Fatally Shooting Ex-GF, Man, Dog Inside Home: PD VA Man Nabbed At Dulles Airport After Fatally Shooting Ex-GF, Man, Dog Inside Home: PD
VA Man Nabbed At Dulles Airport After Fatally Shooting Ex-GF, Man, Dog Inside Home: PD A 24-year-old Virginia man is in custody after authorities say he shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, another man, and a dog inside a Dumfries home on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Desmond Malcolm Daniel led authorities to Dulles International Airport, where he was arrested around 2 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in connection with the shooting deaths of Alyssa Trynese Gainey, 22, of Woodbridge, and Javon Alberto Williams, 24, of Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officers were initially called to a home on the 17400 block of Isle Royale Terrace around 11:15 p.m. …
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Authorities announced that a Maryland man who helped run a violent dogfighting ring throughout the region admitted to his role in the conspiracy, which saw members viciously training and killing their animals when they lost. Forestville resident Laron Mecco “Frog” West, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in dogfighting with other co-conspirators in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, federal prosecutors said. According to court documents, between at least May 2015 and August 2020, West and others used a private messaging app they referred to as “The DMV Board” to discuss trainin…
Regal Beagle: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Add Envigo Pup To Their Family Regal Beagle: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Add Envigo Pup To Their Family
Regal Beagle: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Add Envigo Pup To Their Family One beagle that was saved from Envigo, a former, unethical breeding facility in Virgina, was recently adopted by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to WUSA9. Their new pup, Mia, is just one of the 4,000 beagles that were freed from Envigo and taken across the country to adoption shelters. Envigo was shut down in July, after officials discovered their cruel euthanasia practices and found the facility in inhumane conditions. The royal family visited the Beagle Freedom Project in California on August 11 to adopt their own rescue, who they call "Momma Mia" since  she bred so many ot…
Dog Fighting Operation Unearthed In DC After Officials Seize Illegal Alligator Dog Fighting Operation Unearthed In DC After Officials Seize Illegal Alligator
Dog Fighting Operation Unearthed In DC After Officials Seize Illegal Alligator A Washington, DC man will spend time behind bars after being convicted of animal cruelty for abusing dogs as part of a potential dog fighting operation and possession of an alligator, according to federal officials. Jaquan Jackson, 35, was found guilty of charges stemming from animal abuse in which he failed to provide proper veterinary care for at least two dogs, authorities announced. Specifically, Jackson was found guilty of two counts of animal cruelty following a three-day trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He was sentenced by a judge to a total of 360 days in j…
ANIMAL CRUELTY: Man Left Dog On Boat In 100-Degree Weather, Stafford Sheriff Says ANIMAL CRUELTY: Man Left Dog On Boat In 100-Degree Weather, Stafford Sheriff Says
Animal Cruelty: Man Left Dog On Boat In 100-Degree Weather, Stafford Sheriff Says A man and his sister were arrested at a Stafford marina after they trespassed onto a boat and neglected their dog in 100-degree heat, officials said. On July 23 at around 4:15 p.m., John Allen, 28, was found sleeping aboard a boat at Hope Springs Marina, while his dog was stuck outside in blazing heat with   no food or water, according to Stafford County Police. When officers woke Allen, he was clearly intoxicated as he explained that he and his sister, 22-year-old Megan Allen, were aboard overnight to fix damages on the boat.  The owner of the boat denied Allen's claims and beli…