CANTON, GA – The Cherokee Marshal’s Office executed a search warrant Dec. 6 at a home at 6336 Union Hill Road as part of an animal investigation.
The investigation began with a request for a welfare check on the animals. The Cherokee County Marshal’s Office conducted a welfare check, and probable cause was found to obtain a search warrant. Evidence located during the execution of the search warrant led to the arrest of the resident, Randall Larry Thaxton, 58.
Thaxton is charged with nine counts of felony dog fighting, and nine counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals.
Nine dogs were removed from the property, along with other evidence relevant to the case. With the assistance of the Cherokee Animal Shelter, the animals were removed from the premises.
The case remains active and ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
PRESS RELEASE- We would like to congratulate 515 Life Real Estate Company on their recent…
Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act…
Harlem, Ga -- The Pickens Dragons and the Harlem Bulldogs were finally able to get…
PRESS RELEASE- Congratulations to R & R Body Shop on their recent ribbon cutting. They…
PRESS RELEASE- PCSD welcomes Corey Thompson to our leadership team as the Director of Student…
PRESS RELEASE- We would like to congratulate First Mountain Cleaning LLC on their recent ribbon…
View Comments
What a scumbag !!! Trash human