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Case ID: 772
Classification: Neglect / Abandonment
Animal: dog (pit-bull)
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Thursday, Nov 15, 2001

County: Richmond City

Disposition: Convicted
Case Images: 2 files available

Defendants/Suspects:
» Rebecca Lynn Young
» William Young - Alleged

William Young, picked up by Richmond Police on March 21, 2002, sits in the city jail awaiting a hearing scheduled for April 1, 2002 on charges of animal cruelty.

Richmond Animal Control responded to a cruelty complaint November 15, 2001 at the residence of Young and his sister, Rebecca. Animal Control found an emaciated, male, pit bull mix tied in the back yard. The dog slept on a junk pile. Both Youngs were charged as owners for cruelty. Ms. Young was convicted, but Mr. Young failed to appear in court. An arrest warrant was issued.

Police apprehended William Young March 21, 2002. Young remains in Richmond jail until his court hearing scheduled for April 1, 2002.

The skeletal dog died November 19, 2002. A necrosy revealed the dog died of starvation.

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