At a Glance
- 29 dogs discovered deceased in plastic bags behind a Lee County, Alabama, home
- 24 additional emaciated dogs rescued from inside the residence
- Curtis Dewayne Haralson, Patricia Ann Sims, and Tiffany Ann Sims arrested Monday
- Why it matters: The scale of alleged neglect could lead to felony charges for all three residents
Authorities arrested three people after discovering dozens of dead and starving dogs at a single property in eastern Alabama, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Scene Discovery
Deputies responded to a neighbor’s 10:45 a.m. call on Monday and arrived at the home on the 8100 block of Lee Road 146 in the Beauregard community. In the backyard they found 29 dogs stacked in a large pile inside plastic bags. Inside the house, approximately 24 more dogs were alive but severely emaciated.
The animals ranged from puppies to full-grown adults.
Arrests Made
Living at the residence were:
- Curtis Dewayne Haralson, 63
- Patricia Ann Sims, 64
- Tiffany Ann Sims, 27
All three were booked into the Lee County Jail on January 12. No formal charges have been filed yet, but the sheriff’s office stated the continuing investigation “will more than likely result in felony charges for all three individuals.”
Lee County Animal Control took custody of the surviving dogs. The case remains open as detectives compile evidence.
Amanda S. Bennett reported the story for News Of Losangeles.
