North Carolina: Two pit bulls rescued, two die, Greenville owners charged with animal cruelty

NORTH CAROLINA -- Two Greenville residents have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after Greenville Animal Protective Services Officers rescued two pit bulls.

In a press release from Greenville Police Department Public Information Officer Kristen Hunter, officials said their owners left to starve. One other dog had already died as a result of malnourishment and neglect. Officials were called to 110 Paris Ave. in Greenville, where they found the dogs, at approximately 2 p.m. on May 10.

Upon arrival, officials found one dead dog and several others in poor condition. The surviving dogs, a 7-month old-black female pit bull puppy, a 1-year-old brindle pit bull and an 8-month-old brindle female pit bull puppy were surrendered by their owners and taken into the custody and care of Greenville Animal Protective Services.

They were later taken to a vet where it was determined they were suffering from neglect and worm infestation. The 7-month-old black female pit bull puppy had to be euthanized.

Arrested were Ismel Daniels and Yolanda Parker. Both were charged with two counts of felony animal cruelty and two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. Daniels was already in the Pitt County Detention Center for unrelated charges at the time the warrants were served. Parker turned herself into the Pitt County Detention Center on May 20, and received a $25,000 secured bond.

The two dogs, now named “Rocky” and “Mini” are still in the custody of Greenville APS and are expected to make a full recovery. APS is looking to find a rescue to take the dogs. If you’d like to donate to the dogs’ cause, contact the Greenville APS at (252) 329-4387.

(WCTI - May 25 2016)

Name: Yolanda Danell Parker
Address: 110 Paris Avenue, Greenville, NC
Race: Black
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 230
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Date of arrest: 05/28/2016
Arrested by: Greenville Police Department
Age at arrest: 41
Arrest #: 34456
Case #: 2016-00032098
Total Bond: $25,000
Charges:

1. Cruelty to Animals, Misdemeanor. Statute: 14-360(A) 
2. Cruelty to Animals, Misdemeanor. Statute: 14-360(A) 
3. Kill Animal by Starvation, Felony. Statute: 14-360(A1) 
4. Kill Animal by Starvation, Felony. Statute: 14-360(A1) 

Name: Ismel Alterick Daniels

Address: 110 Paris Avenue, Greenville, NC

Phone: 252-295-8167

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 150

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Date of arrest: 05/19/2016

Arrested by: Greenville Police Department

Age at arrest: 40

Arrest #: 34444

Case #: 2016-00032098

Charges: 

1. Cruelty to Animals, Misdemeanor. Statute: 14-360(A) 
2. Cruelty to Animals, Misdemeanor. Statute: 14-360(A) 
3. Kill Animal by Starvation, Felony. Statute: 14-360(A1) 
4. Kill Animal by Starvation, Felony. Statute: 14-360(A1) 

Ismel Daniels was already in jail on these charges:

Age at arrest: 40

Date of arrest: 05/18/2016

Arrested by: Greenville Police Department

Arrest #: 34409

Case #: 2016-00034152

If armed, type of weapon: Shotgun, semi-automatic

Charges: 

1. M/S/D/P Cs W/N 1000ft Of Park, Felony. Statute: 90-95(E)(10)/b 
2. Poss Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor. Statute: 90-113.22/a
3. Possess Marijuana Up To 1/2 Oz, Misdemeanor. Statute: 90-95(D)(4)/e
4. Pwimsd Sch Ii Cs, Felony. Statute: 90-95(A)(1)/zz -- manufacture, sell or deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, a controlled substance (Propiram, which is a particular narcotic painkiller)
5. Probation Violation, Misdemeanor
6. DWLR, Misdemeanor