LPD charged man with felony in animal cruelty investigation

LYNCHBURG, Va. ( WFXR ) – Lynchburg Police says they have made a felony arrest of a man in connection to an animal cruelty investigation after allegedly finding a dog dead at a home in September 2024.

According to the LPD, on Friday, September 27, the Lynchburg Police Department’s Animal Control Unit responded to the 1500 Block of Bedford Avenue after a dead dog was found in the backyard.

Investigators obtained a search warrant, and a thorough search was conducted on the property.

The deceased dog was removed, and a necropsy was performed, allegedly providing critical evidence for investigators. 28-year-old Quentin Calhoun-Pope of Lynchburg was then identified as the suspect.

On October 11, Calhoun-Pope was taken into custody without incident and has been charged with Felony Animal Cruelty .

He is currently being held at the Lynchburg Blue Ridge Regional Jail.

“The Lynchburg Police Department is committed to ensuring the welfare of animals in our community and will continue to take appropriate action against acts of cruelty.” – Lynchburg Police Department

The investigation is still ongoing. If you have any information regarding the incident, please call Lynchburg Police Department at 434-455-6050. You can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900, online at http://p3tips.com , using the P3 app on a mobile device, or Text CVCS to 738477.

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