Rockdale deputy indicted for death of dogs, after ANF investigation

Rockdale County Sheriff’s deputy Eric Tolbert has been indicted for the death of his dogs, after an Atlanta News First investigation last year uncovered Tolbert threw the bodies of his three American bulldogs into a trash can.
A search warrant conducted at his property in September states “unsanitary conditions and the improper disposal of his personal dogs” was in violation of Georgia law.
Rockdale County District Attorney Alisha Johnson announced the charges on Tuesday. The indictment alleges three violations of felony aggravated cruelty to animals and two violations of misdemeanor cruelty to animals.
“My office, with Animal Crimes Resource Prosecutor Jessica Rock from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia, have conducted a thorough review of the investigation and assessment of the facts in the case involving Eric Tolbert. Our efforts have led us to the point where we sought and obtained an indictment before the Rockdale County Grand Jury. As I promised the people of Rockdale County, in this and all cases, where the evidence leads, we will follow and pursue each case without fear, favor, or affection,” District Attorney Johnson said in a statement emailed to Atlanta News First.
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it has been made aware of Tolbert’s indictment and said it plans to “act accordingly.”
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[@bubbagasm1]

Glad they decided to charge him, sucks the he will prolly get a slap on the wrist. This dude should not be a cop anymore, and should never own an animal again.

[@sherrygrey3008]

I think he should be locked in a HOT filthy shed and left for hours to feel what these poor dogs felt. I BET he wouldn’t act so stupid!

[@Minabobina007]

Am i surprised? No. Someone should check how many citizen complaints are against him.

[@randyoehlert5045]

Lead by example. Great cop.