GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man was recently taken into custody after deputies found 25 dogs living in “deplorable” conditions.
Deputies said they began investigating on April 1 when they received information about animals being mistreated by the suspect, 37-year-old Joevaughn Meredith, at a home along Lazydays Court.
Deputies stated that they responded to the residence and found 25 dogs living in several crates covered in feces. They added that some of the dogs were malnourished.
According to deputies, following the discovery, Meredith was charged with 25 counts of ill-treatment of animals and taken into custody in McDuffie County, Georgia. Meredith is currently in custody and awaiting extradition back to Greenville County.
Deputies confirm that they are still investigating the incident and working to identify additional suspects. Stay with us as we work to learn more.
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