WJBF · Jul 27, 2026

Aiken authorities arrest 61-year-old accused of ill treatment of animals, 40 animals seized

A 61-year-old was arrested in Aiken County for alleged ill treatment of animals, and 40 animals were seized.

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Beech Island man charged after 40 animals seized

Joe Clemmons, 61, was booked July 24 in Aiken County on one ill-treatment-of-animals charge after authorities seized dogs, cats and bunnies in Beech Island.

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Aiken County, SC · Jul 24, 2026

Animals / Ill Treatment Of Animals, In General, Overworking, 1st Offense

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