A 30-year-old Sitka, Alaska, man turned himself in to the Douglas County Jail Wednesday evening on a warrant for animal cruelty that allegedly occurred in Baldwin City in June.
According to Baldwin City Police Chief Greg Neis, Jacob D. Stus is accused of beating and killing an animal that came onto Stus' property June 19.
At the time, Stus lived in Baldwin City, but has since moved to Alaska.
Stus was also arrested on a charge of obstructing the legal process, and he's being held on a $2,000 bond.
Stus has not yet been charged.
Comments
RoeDapple 6 months ago
"Stus was also charged with obstructing the legal process, and he's being held on a $2,000 bond."
"Stus has not yet been charged."
superswagg56 6 months ago
Great reporting!!
oletimer 6 months ago
why don't you get a real job and hush
oletimer 6 months ago
gosh i hate armchair complainers. glad you think you are perfect
shaunepec 6 months ago
RoeDapple, Thanks for the catch. He's not been officially charged, but was arrested on that charge. It's been updated.
Shaun LJW
costello 6 months ago
I think your correction needs a correction: "Stus was also arrested on a charged of ..."
shaunepec 6 months ago
Yes it does. Thanks. Busy crime day here.
Shaun LJW
riverdrifter 6 months ago
I have have friends in Sitka and I'll alert them to the presence of the jerkbait.
oletimer 6 months ago
can't wait to see what kind of trumped up stupid charges will come his way. you get more jail time killing an animal than a person anymore. But don't make me say animal rights groupies and the court system is completely out of whack!
none2 6 months ago
What an odd and peculiar post. Has a human ever gotten capital punishment or killing an animal? Has a human ever gone to jail for life for killing a human being? You need to get a reality check before writing such nonsense.
SnakeFist 6 months ago
People who abuse animals are the lowest scum on Earth, and if you can't see that "oletimer", then it may be time for you to move on.
deec 6 months ago
Do you eat meat?
Mike_Gerhardt 6 months ago
I do, do you?
dwendel 6 months ago
Oletime: "Can't wait to see what kind of trumped up stupid charges will come his way" -- What do you think is a "smart" charge would be for people who beat and kill other animals. What about people who do dog fighting?
"you get more jail time killing an animal than a person anymore" Do you really believe that? Can you cite any evidence to back your assertion?
"But don't make me say animal rights groupies and he court system is completely out of whack!" -- Nobody made you say that, but you did anyway. What does that have to do with this case?
"Gosh i hate armchair complainers" -- Um, no comment.
Phoghorn 6 months ago
Was it a Mountain Lion or a Bigfoot that he is accused of killing?
none2 6 months ago
This article is WAY to vague. Are we talking about a wild animal that poses a danger to pets/humans, or somebody's pet?
If a wild animal tried to kill a pet of mine, I'd do anything in my power to kill the attacker. Animals like racoons, coyotes, foxes, etc are not such enjoyable parts of nature when you see how they can easily kill domesticated animals. I would not shed a tear for any of them.
Now if this was not an animal that posed a danger -- such as the neighbors dog or cat, then he is an SOB that should have to deal with the law.
bevy 6 months ago
I have to say I agree with none2. Where are the facts in this story? It basically says "This guy was arrested for beating an animal to death. Oh yeah, and he moved to Alaska." Surely more details are available, or they couldn't have charged him!
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