Giles County, Tennessee (trfnews.i234.me) – A deeply disturbing case has emerged in Giles County, where James Hewitt, a former Kittson County, Minnesota Sheriff’s deputy, and his wife, Kelli Hewitt, have been arrested and charged following a major multi-agency investigation.
According to the Giles County Sheriff’s Department, the couple faces charges including:
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Trafficking for forced labor
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Involuntary labor servitude
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Aggravated animal cruelty
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Three counts of animal cruelty
James Hewitt reportedly served over 15 years as a deputy in Minnesota before relocating to Tennessee. The details behind the charges have not yet been made public, but officials confirm that 15 agencies, including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and the Giles County Animal Shelter, are involved.
The investigation remains ongoing, and more details are expected to be released soon.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.