44-year-old Kristy Howell was caught having two dead dogs in her garage at her Sherwood Hills Drive residence on June 12th. On that day, officers responded to an animal cruelty call at the residence, and upon arrival, they spoke with Emily Goodfield, an animal control officer. Goodfield informed the officers that two dogs were found deceased in the garage of the house, and she suspected that the dogs had died from starvation. Officers then contacted Joshua Howell, who stated that his ex-wife, Kristy, is the only person who lives in the house and has guardianship of the dogs. Officers were unable to contact Kristy, so a warrant was issued. Kristy was caught and taken into custody for two counts of aggravated animal cruelty on June 17th.
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Brandie Herrington jailed after officers discover malnourished dog on her property
44-year-old Brandie Herrington was caught neglecting her German Shepherd at Tennova Main Hospital on May 23rd. Officers arrived at Herrington’s Lafayette Point Circle residence and spoke to Herrington regarding a separate incident before she was transported to Tennova Main Hospital. While doing so, an officer noticed a German Shepherd inside a kennel that appeared very malnourished. The officer could clearly observe the dog’s rib cage and spine. Law enforcement made contact with Herrington’s son, Hayes. Hayes informed officers that the dog belonged to his sister, who was in Nashville. Hayes stated her dog had been staying with him and his mother for the last couple of months. Hayes also informed officers that Herrington was the animal’s primary caretaker. Law enforcement felt the need to contact animal control because of how severe the state of the dog seemed. Animal control stated that they came to Herrington’s residence on April 6th, 2023, regarding the health and well-being of the dog. Animal control told officers that when they weighed the dog on their previous visit, it weighed 69 pounds. When they took the dog to the vet on May 23rd and weighed it again, the dog weighed 41.2 pounds. The dog lost 27.8 pounds between April 6th, 2023, and May 23rd, 2024. Brandie Herrington was taken into custody and charged with animal cruelty on May 31st.
Former Soldier Kenneth McCormack kills pet lizard in fit of rage during argument with wife
25-year-old Former Soldier Kenneth McCormack was involved in a domestic incident with his wife, Tiffany Berriault, at their Jewel Drive residence on May 18th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Berriault. Berriault stated that during an argument with McCormack, he picked up their lizard’s cage and pushed it at her, causing bruising on her knees. Berriault then told officers that McCormack took the lizard out of the cage in a fit of rage and killed it in front of her. Law enforcement later spoke with McCormack. He stated that because he was infuriated, he took the lizard out of the cage, slammed it on the ground, and threw it in the backyard. Officers observed the bruising on Berriault’s knees as well as the deceased lizard in the backyard. Kenneth McCormack was taken into custody and charged with aggravated animal cruelty and domestic assault. McCormack was previously arrested in April 2023 for fleeing police during a traffic stop.
Keyala Snipe leaves dog outside to freeze to death
29-year-old Keyala Snipe and Dennis Broadie committed animal cruelty at Ladd Drive on January 17th. Officers arrived at the residence regarding a report of a deceased dog. Snipe stated that her husband Broadie put the dog outside, and it froze to death. The weather outside on January 16th was one degree. Snipe noted that the dog had been left outside all night and had been found by Broadie, which is when they contacted law enforcement, asking how to dispose of the body. Kayla Snipe was then taken into custody and charged with animal cruelty.
Dennis Broadie leaves dog outside to freeze to death
37-year-old Dennis Broadie and his wife, Keyala Snipe, committed animal cruelty at Ladd Drive on January 17th. Officers arrived at the residence regarding a report of a deceased do. Snipe, stated that Broadie put the dog outside, and it froze to death. The weather outside on January 16th was one degree. Snipe noted that the dog had been left outside all night and had been found by Broadie which is when they contacted law enforcement, asking how to dispose of the body. Dennis Broadie was taken into custody and charged with animal cruelty.
Toni Akin jailed for animal cruelty after husband beats dog with shovel
24-year-old Toni Akin and her husband, John Simmons, were involved in brutalizing dogs at Donna Drive on February 5th. Law enforcement received information that two dogs at Simmons’s residence on Donna Drive were getting abused. One of the two dogs is a husky mix breed named Bandida, which was said to have sustained tremendous injuries, causing the dog to be unresponsive but still conscious. The other dog is a pit bull named Hercules, who was said to have been hit in the head with a shovel by the owner, causing swelling, bruising, and bleeding. Officers made contact with Debra Sterback, who lived next door to Simmons. Sterback stated that she looked outside her bedroom window and saw Simmons dragging the husky out of the house on a leash and that the dog looked lifeless. Sterback also remarked that Simmons attached the leash to a lead and left the dog outside. Sterback then advised that she visually witnessed Simmons go towards the back of the house, retrieve a spaded shovel, walk towards the edge of the property where the pit bull was leashed, and then hit the dog on its head.
When officers observed the dogs, both showed evidence of injuries consistent with strikes on the head. Both dogs had welts and bruising on the top of their head, along with dried blood. An officer advised that the husky needed emergency medical attention immediately. Akin acknowledged this and left with Simmons and the dog, stating they would take it to Hillldale Veterinary Clinic. Law enforcement contacted all the local clinics in Montgomery County and found that no one had brought in a husky. Akin was contacted and asked whether or not the husky received care, and she told them that she had taken the husky to Belmont Veterinary Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. However, when law enforcement reached out to Belmont Veterinary Hospital, officers were told that no one had brought in a husky. Akin also refuses to provide animal control with any veterinary records or provide the husky for inspection…
Magic mushrooms found at home of soldier John Simmons, who hits dog with shovel
32-year-old John Simmons was involved in multiple offenses from February 5th to the 6th. Law enforcement received information that two dogs were being abused at Simmons’s residence on Donna Drive. One of the two dogs he owns, a husky mixed breed named Bandida, sustained tremendous injuries, causing the dog to be unresponsive but still conscious. Another one of the dogs he owns is a pit bull named Hercules, which was said to have been hit in the head with a shovel by the owner, causing swelling, bruising, and bleeding.
Officers made contact with Debra Sterback, who lived next door to Simmons; she stated that she looked outside her bedroom window and saw Simmons dragging the husky out of the house on a leash and that the dog looked lifeless. Sterback also mentioned that Simmons attached the leash to a lead and left the dog out. She then advised that she visually witnessed Simmons go towards the back of the house, retrieve a spaded shovel, walk towards the edge of the property where the pit bull was leashed, and hit it on the top of its head…
Jimmy Finch II jailed for animal cruelty after police find starving dogs on property
44-year-old Jimmy Lee Finch II was taken into custody for cruelty to animals on January 30th. On January 24th, officers arrived at Finch II’s East College Street residence, where he stays with his German Shepherds, Arlo and Nala. The dogs were on inhumane tethers with dirty, frozen water in their water bowls, as well as no reprieve from mud and feces. When officers were allowed access to feel the dogs’ muscle mass, it was determined that both were underweight. The area also had no indication of food being provided. Police wrote a cruelty report and requested animal control obtain it. Jimmy Finch II was taken into custody on January 30th.
Dashawn James charged with animal abuse after starving dog found on his property
19-year-old Dashawn James aka local rapper “ApefrmOTG” was booked on November 30th for animal cruelty. Police contacted Animal Control for assistance regarding a malnourished stray dog on Victory Road in front of James’ residence. It had a wound on its head and bony protrusions. The dog was ranked as one on the Purina Body Condition system, categorized as “too thin.” James was confirmed as the dog’s owner and has a history of neglect.
Mary Schlernitzauer shot and killed a neighbor’s bloodhound puppy
61-year-old Mary Schlernitzauer was jailed on May 3 after shooting and killing a five-month-old Bloodhound puppy belonging to Khristina Knight, which reportedly jumped a fence and came onto her property. Mary initially claimed the puppy attacked her miniature dachshund dog, but then advised she was able to get her dog inside to safety, and the puppy posed no danger when she retrieved a shotgun and came back outside and shot it.
Skylar Martin beats dog to death while 911 operator hears it hit the wall and yelp
23-year-old Skylar Martin faces domestic assault and animal cruelty charges after pushing his girlfriend and beating their puppy to death on February 8. As his girlfriend called 911 for help after he pushed her, the operator heard a dog being thrown against a wall and loud yelping afterward. Martin was reportedly upset the dog had urinated on the floor and beat the dog to death, leaving it with broken bones and severe deformities. When officers initially arrived, they were told the dog died due to “an allergic reaction to coconut-based shampoo,” but later admitted to killing the dog. When asked about the noise the dispatcher overheard, Martin said, “Of course it was yelping; it was getting its ass beat.”
Marty Lambert left dogs to die when evicted from home, police say
54-year-old Marty Dawn Lambert was evicted from her Clarksville home on October 27th, and when the landlord entered the property on November 1st to assess the damages to the property, he found two puppies without food or water, and a third one that had died. Officers observed the two remaining dogs locked on the back porch of the home without any food or water other than what the landlord had given them upon arrival. A warrant was issued for Lambert’s arrest, charging her with cruelty to animals. She was booked on November 21st, and is free on a $1,500 bond.
Jonisha Williams charged in death of dog tethered outside with no shelter, food, or water
In late July, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control visited the home of 32-year-old Jonisha Janella Williams to find her dog on an extremely short tether outside without shelter or water. She was issued a citation which she refused to sign. On August 9th, Clarksville Police responded to the home at the request of Animal Care and Control, who was already on the scene after a neighbor called about the dog now appearing to be deceased. After confirming no improvement had been made to the animal’s care, and it was now deceased, Officers took Williams into custody and charged her with aggravated animal cruelty. She immediately posted a $10,000 bond via 2nd Chance Bail Bonding and was released from custody.
Mary Olivia Booker charged with animal cruelty after abandoning dog in Clarksville
52-year-old Mary Booker was booked into jail this week on an outstanding warrant from January, charging her with animal cruelty. It had been reported to animal control that a large breed dog had been abandoned at Booker’s home on Locust Street. For three days, officers attempted to contact Booker about the animal via in-person visits, phone, and email, without success. The dog was considered abandoned and taken into the custody of Animal Control, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Woodlawn woman charged with felony animal cruelty — Sandra Janus
57-year-old Sandra Elaine Janus is free on a $2,500 bond after she says she observed a cat on her property in Woodlawn, grabbed her .22 caliber pistol, and shot it. She is charged with felony aggravated cruelty to animals.
