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Case ID: 11901

Classification: Theft

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Case #11901 Rating: 3.0 out of 5

Dog Theft
Burgaw, NC (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Jun 8, 2007
County: Pender

Charges: Felony Non-CTA
Disposition: Convicted
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Defendant/Suspect: James Charles Willis

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

As per police report, 2007-04090, James Charles Willis, allegedly forcibly stole a dog from the private residence of Jennifer Porter, June 8, 2007.

On July 23, 2007. File# 07CRS051399

James Charles Willis was indicted for the offense Larceny of Dog. Date of Offense June 8, 2007

The jurors for the state upon their oath present that on or about the date of offense, in Pender County named the defendant, James Charles Willis, unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did steal, take, carry away a dog, a male Dalmatian dog, white in color with black sports, named Damon, the personal property of Jennifer Porter of Cape Fear Rescue Rangers. An animal rescue group in North Carolina.

The trial date has not been set yet.

Following the Larceny of the dog on June 14, 2007, James Willis was also charged for harassment to Jennifer Porter. File# 07CR 051435. Willis was found guilty July 26, 2007 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended, 24 months unsupervised probation, 115.00 court fees and 570.00 restitution. And to have no contact with Jennifer porter or her mother.

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