Overview
- Deputies responding around 10:45 a.m. Monday to the 8100 block of Lee Road 146 in Beauregard found about 29 dogs dead in plastic bags in the backyard.
- Approximately 24 living dogs described as emaciated were discovered inside the residence, and Lee County Animal Control took custody.
- Residents Curtis Dewayne Haralson, 63, Patricia Ann Sims, 54, and Tiffany Ann Sims, 27, were arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail.
- Sheriff Jay Jones said the investigation remains active with felony charges likely for all three.
- The Animal Health Center of Opelika reports the rescued dogs are in its care and being posted for adoption, while some outlets cite unconfirmed totals of 111 charges and bond set at $48,700 each.