On January 12, 2026, Lee County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Lee Rd. 146 in the Beauregard community of Lee County regarding animal cruelty. Deputies discovered multiple deceased dogs in bags and living dogs in poor health conditions. Expert analysis of the deceased animals indicates that the dogs died within the range of the past few months up to a year.
Three residence occupants were arrested and charged with a total of 111 offenses so far, including multiple felony aggravated cruelty to animals and misdemeanor failure to bury livestock offenses. All three defendants are being held with bond set at $48,700 each. This case is being submitted to the Lee County District Attorney’s Office for Grand Jury presentation. Additional charges may be added as the investigation continues.
The Sheriff’s Office has responded to three previous complaints at the residence, in 2017, 2019, and 2021. Responding deputies did not find elements to support criminal charges at those times. Lee County Sheriff’s Office personnel all believe in and defend the humane treatment of all animals.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office takes all calls about potential animal cruelty very seriously. Through the years, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies, when confronted with circumstances where animals are suffering from abuse, have always acted, and continue to take immediate action, to apply the law and protect the animal(s) involved. We find what we discovered on January 12 to be among the worst treatment of animals that we have seen.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 334-749-5651 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).
