Augusta Press · Jul 28, 2026 · Staff Report

Dogs, cats, bunnies rescued from Beech Island home after arrest for ill treatment

Animals were removed from a Beech Island home after an arrest for ill treatment during an animal welfare investigation.

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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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