Hankinson, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Dakota man faces a felony animal cruelty charge.
Deputies and a veterinarian searched a Hankinson property, court documents say.
Felony charge and warrant
Tyrone Donyel Wilson was charged Feb. 13 in the Southeast Judicial District Court.
The charge is animal cruelty, a Class C felony.
Court filings say the State of North Dakota has issued a warrant for his arrest.
What reports said in 2025
Charging documents say the case was built in 2025.
Citizens reported multiple dogs at large on the property.
They also reported concerns during extreme heat and cold.
Before winter, a deputy contacted Wilson about the dogs.
Wilson said the dogs had access to an insulated shed.
He also said food and water would be available.
Deputies respond during subzero cold
On Jan. 23, law enforcement got another call about loose dogs.
The call came during subzero temperatures, documents say.
A deputy checked the property on Jan. 23 and again on Jan. 24.
The deputy reported seeing a dog with a severe paw injury.
The dog appeared to have exposed flesh.
Wilson arrived later, documents say.
He told the deputy the dogs had shelter.
He said he would take the injured dog to a veterinarian the next week.
He did not allow deputies onto the property, documents say.
Search warrant and conditions found
On Jan. 25, law enforcement contacted a veterinarian due to concerns.
The veterinarian advised the injury could be life-threatening.
Deputies then obtained a search warrant, documents say.
During the search, a deputy and the veterinarian reported finding two dead puppies.
They also reported four living dogs.
They reported a frozen water bucket and no usable water source.
Documents describe a shed that was not insulated.
They also describe an inadequate heat source.
Dogs were on short chains inside a cluttered space, the report said.
The veterinarian said the dogs could tangle on chains or debris.
The veterinarian also said the dogs ate near urine and feces.
One dog was missing part of its right hind foot.
The dog had not received medical care, documents say.
How to follow the case
Case records may be available through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry portal.
North Dakota’s animal cruelty law is outlined in Century Code Chapter 36-21.2.
To report animal neglect concerns, contact your local law enforcement agency.
For Richland County information, see the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
You can immediately tell what kind of a person is based on how they treat animals.
Maybe he would like to be put on a short chain and left outside in the cold with frozen water and no food😡
He should suffer the same treatment to make these people use the brain between their ears 👂🏻