Gender: Female
Approximate Age: 49
Date of Birth: Dec 1961
Location: Ferrum, VA (US)
HistorySep 21, 2011 - Henry, VA (US)
Convicted: Violation of probation
Sentence: A Fork Mountain woman who pleaded guilty to eight counts of animal cruelty last December was ordered to serve 20 hours of community service Wednesday in Franklin County General District Court.
Heidi Ann Sendall, 50, violated a court order, which stipulated that she could have only one dog, when a deputy observed two dogs at her residence on Sept. 21, according to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Nix.
During the hearing Wednesday, Judge George Jones also ordered Sendall to prepare for periodic visits from animal control officers over the next 12 months, Nix said.
Jones continued the case for one year to allow Sendall to comply with the conditions as ordered, Nix added. ... more... Sep 24, 2010 - Henry, VA (US)
Convicted: Dogs, farm animals found emaciated
Sentence: A Ferrum woman will be on probation for two years after pleading guilty to eight counts of animal cruelty charges in General District Court Wednesday.
Heidi Ann Sendall had been charged with 29 counts of animal cruelty, but 21 of those charges were dropped as a result of a plea agreement.
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Nix told Judge George Jones that Sendall would plead guilty on five counts related to the care of five dogs and three counts related to livestock.
Although she was sentenced to 12 months on each of the eight counts, all the jail time was suspended as long as she is of good behavior for two years.
Sendall will be allowed to have two companion animals, a dog and a cat, and can petition the court in 12 months for permission to own livestock and additional companion animals.
Sendall, who gave up her ownership of five dogs at a hearing in late September, will also pay $5,100 for the care and medical treatment of the livestock that was removed from her property.... more... |  |
