Chief Deputy: 2 arrested in Unicoi Co. after dogs found malnourished, covered in feces

Chief Deputy: 2 arrested in Unicoi Co. after dogs found malnourished, covered in feces

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two people from Erwin were arrested on animal cruelty charges after deputies reportedly found malnourished dogs at risk of dying. According to a news release from Unicoi County Chief Deputy Frank Rogers, deputies were contacted by the Unicoi County Animal Shelter on Saturday regarding a tip of animal abuse. Deputies [...]

2 charged after dogs found in deplorable conditions in Unicoi County

Two Erwin residents have been charged after dogs were found living in deplorable conditions, according to the Unicoi County Sheriff's Department.

Erwin couple charged with animal cruelty

An Erwin couple left several dogs out in the elements and most of them show their skeletal structure because of malnourishment, according to a Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office report. The county’s animal shelter had received a tip about the mistreated animals that were on the property of Anthony and Brandy Dunbar and that led officers to a welfare check at the home located in the 1700 block of North Main Avenue. “Once on scene deputies observed nu…

Erwin couple charged with aggravated animal cruelty

Two Erwin residents have been arrested following an animal cruelty investigation by the Unicoi County Sheriffs Department.