After failing to get convictions on any of the three managers indicted in connection with the 2009 MAS raid, state prosecutor Chris West was replaced by prosecutors Marques Young and Katie Ratton for the trial of former Memphis ACO Demetria Hogan. Accused of selling an impounded Pitbull named Kapone out the back door and allowing … Continue reading The Worst Animal Cruelty Prosecutors in the Country
As many of you have already shared, Kapone has been found alive in Mississippi. He has been reunited with his family. A tip to Crimestoppers led police to the home where Kapone was found. The people at the home have not been arrested. I will update this post as details develop (please hit refresh to … Continue reading Kapone – Home for Christmas
Pet advocate Beverly King has worked behind the scenes to help find Kapone ever since he was apparently stolen in June by someone employed at Memphis Animal Services. She remained dedicated to bringing him home for 6 months, often having to perform difficult tasks. She sent me a brief note about her experience which I … Continue reading Backstory on Getting Kapone Home
Finding out what happened to Kapone between the time a former Memphis ACO picked him up and the time he was found living at a home in MS seems to be at the bottom of authorities’ Meh List. Kapone was found at a Senatobia, MS home on December 20, 2011. He was at the center … Continue reading Man Who Had Kapone in MS Skips Town at Christmas
Despite stumbling blocks in the judicial system, former Memphis ACO Demetria Hogan has officially been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the disappearance of Kapone and the cruel killing of Max: Former Memphis Animal Services employee, Demetria Hogan, has been indicted on four counts of official misconduct, one count of forgery, one count of … Continue reading Former Memphis ACO Indicted
Demetria Hogan, the former Memphis ACO who uh, “lost” Kapone and then attempted to evade police while a dog named Max suffered and died in her truck, went before a judge today and got her charges reduced: A judge has decided former Memphis Animal Services employee Demetria Hogan will now only face one count of … Continue reading Updated: Justice for Kapone and Max Eroding
The group In Defense of Animals has matched the reward for Kapone bringing it to $6000. I hope this helps generate some information so this beloved pet can be returned to his family. Tipline for information regarding Kapone: 901-528-0699
Some of you have read about the case of a Memphis area family whose 2 Pibbles got out the fence and were picked up by an ACO. MAS records indicate both dogs, Jersey and Kapone, were checked in to the pound on Friday, June 24. Brooke Shoup, the dogs’ owner, went to MAS on June … Continue reading Where’s Kapone?
You need to do the right thing. Seriously. There is a $3000 reward being offered for the safe return of Kapone to his family. Tipline for information regarding Kapone: 901-528-0699
In addition to Kapone’s return to his family, a couple of other stolen dogs have been returned to their homes this week. A seizure alert dog named Bella was returned to the epileptic infant she helps in San Diego. Police are investigating the possibility that an ex-girlfriend of the baby’s father stole Bella out of … Continue reading The Spirit of the Season
