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• Police arrest man after drugs, malnourished dogs found

  May 26, 2017 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man was arrested after officers found several drugs and five malnourished dogs at his home. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 42-year-old Rodrigus Holmes on charges of possession with intent to distribute schedule I drugs, possession of schedule II drugs, possession with intent to distribute... more »

• Man arrested after four malnourished pit bulls found in yard

  June 10, 2016 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies say they arrested a man after they received numerous complaints reporting that he was keeping malnourished dogs in his backyard. 28-year-old Justin Wimms was booked into the parish prison on one count of simple cruelty to animals. Deputies said the... more »

• 2 more horses rescued, vet to do health screen on starved animals

  February 2, 2016 11:32 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - Tuesday, a veterinarian will conduct a health screening on horses suffering from starvation that were rescued by Iberville Parish Animal Control. Recently in separate cases, three horses starved to death and two others were found in poor health. At least three different people are facing animal cruelty... more »