22-year-old Damian Stewart-Hoskins was caught after abandoning his dogs while at his South Riverside Drive Apartment on August 24th. Officers were called for service regarding an abandoned apartment with two dogs that were left inside. When officers arrived on the scene, they saw two dogs when looking through the apartment’s sliding glass door. Officers also saw dog feces and urine throughout their living area. The living area had no signs of any occupants living in the unit. Upon officers’ arrival, the door to the unit was unlocked. Officers then entered the home and conducted a sweep, but the residence appeared abandoned.
During the sweep, officers noticed the strong smell of dog urine and feces. Officers also noticed that dog food was not accessible to the dogs, and very little water was left out for them. The dogs had also ruined the doors due to them scratching them, and two holes were in the floor of the living area. Officers then contacted Stewart, who admitted to officers that the two dogs were his and that he was, in fact, the homeowner. Stewart also informed officers that he was at work, but later, he agreed to meet with officers. Upon this meeting, Stewart was taken into custody for animal cruelty.
Damian Stewart-Hoskins of South Riverside Drive in Clarksville, TN, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on August 24th, charged with animal cruelty. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $1,500.
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