James Evans Harrison II, 43, of the 1200 block of Bridier Street and Rhonda Camille Marsh, 52, of the 2700 block of Myra Street, are each charged with two counts of cruelty to animals intentionally causing unnecessary suffering or death, according to court records.
The dog was underweight and convulsing with the chain wrapped around its body and the only possible outcome was euthanasia, the report said.
A second dog was found tethered to a tree but it had crawled under a fence and died. According to the report, the dog had been dead for over 24 hours when the officer arrived.
One of the neighbors told authorities she offered to give the dogs food and water but the help was refused, according to the report. She said the house had been unoccupied for about three days before the officer arrived.
Attempts to contact the dog owners were unsuccessful and warrants were obtained, according to the report.
Harrison was arrested Feb. 1 and Marsh was arrested March 11, according to jail records. Marsh was released on bail but Harrison remains in custody.
Both have upcoming court dates.
Name: Rhonda Camille Marsh
Birthdate: 11/27/1963
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Address: 1153 Harrison St, Jacksonville FL 32206
(Jacksonville.com - March 19, 2016)
