Three people arrested on animal cruelty charges in Lee County
Three people are under arrest in Lee County on charges of animal cruelty in the Beauregard community.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says it got a tip from a concerned citizen this morning and went to a home in the 8100 block of Lee County Road 146 to investigate.
They say they found about 29 dead dogs in plastic bags that were thrown in a pile in the backyard. Investigators say the dogs ranged from puppies to adults.
They say they also discovered about 24 other dogs inside the home that were alive but appeared to be emaciated. Lee County Animal Control took possession of those dogs.
The sheriff’s office arrested 63-year-old Curtis Dewayne Haralson, 54-year-old Patricia Ann Sims and 27-year-old Tiffany Ann Sims, who all lived at the home, they said.
The sheriff’s office says the investigation will more than likely result in felony charges for all three suspects.
If you have information about the case, call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.
