ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala (WDNews) – Two individuals are facing charges of animal cruelty after a disturbing video surfaced on social media, Sheriff Jonathon Horton announced.
On the morning of June 29, 2024, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a video depicting the cruel treatment of a dog. The Investigation Division quickly launched an inquiry, identifying the suspects and recovering the weapon involved by late Saturday afternoon.
One of the individuals charged is a juvenile and remains unnamed due to their age. They will face charges in the juvenile court system. The other individual, Trenton Dewayne Sudberry, 18, of Gadsden, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty. He is currently held at the Etowah County Detention Center awaiting bond.
In a positive turn, the dog, named Bullet, has been returned home to his family. He is set to receive a full examination and appears to be in good spirits, expected to make a full recovery.
Sheriff Horton expressed gratitude to the community for their assistance. “It’s unfortunate that animals are mistreated. They cannot speak up, so we have to be their voice. Animal cases are just as important as any case we work,” he stated.
The Investigation Division will continue to pursue the case through the court process.
