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Sheriff : Two Tyler men charged with animal cruelty after dog killed by hanging

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Two Tyler men, Billy Darnell Perry and Jay Health Stansberry, have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and torture of a non-livestock animal after a dog was killed by hanging. The Smith County Sheriff's office, assisted by the East Texas Anti-Gang Center and witnesses, conducted an investigation that revealed the alleged cruelty. The case highlights the legal consequences of animal abuse and the role of law enforcement in protecting animal welfare.

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Other April 16, 2026

Sheriff : Two Tyler men charged with animal cruelty after dog killed by hanging

Two Tyler men, Billy Darnell Perry and Jay Health Stansberry, have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a dog was killed by hanging from a tree, according to the Smith County Sheriff's office. The investigation, conducted by the sheriff's patrol deputies, East Texas Anti-Gang Center, and witnesses, revealed the alleged act of cruelty.

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