Man arrested on over 2 dozen ill treatment of animals charges

Investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office have obtained warrants against 37-year-old Joevaughn Leon Meredith, who is currently incarcerated at the McDuffie County Georgia Detention Center for multiple Ill-Treatment of Animals charges.

The arrest stems from an investigation that began on April 1st of this year after the GCSO received information concerning the potential mistreatment of animals under Meredith’s care.

During the course of the investigation, multiple dogs living in deplorable conditions were discovered at Meredith’s residence, located on Lazydays Court in Simpsonville.

The discovery of 25 dogs, some malnourished, living in several crates covered in feces led to Meredith being charged with 25 counts of Ill-treatment to Animals.

Meredith remains in custody with the McDuffie County Sheriff’s office awaiting extradition.