Natchez Man Charged on 35 Animal Cruelty Counts, 15 Dogs Rescued

A Natchez man, identified as Jaramy Zevon Johnson, was arrested on 35 misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after deputies found 34 animals—including 15 dogs—at a Lily Lane residence and determined they were severely malnourished or without food or water; the animals were seized with help from Animal Rescue Corps and Natchez Veterinary Clinic. Investigations indicate the owner was instructed not to relocate animals during the probe, and the case prompted the ongoing rescue and veterinary care of the animals.