06/13/2026
⚪️North Carolina Man Charged After Allegedly Abandoning Emaciated Dog
A Madison County man has been charged after investigators linked him to the abandonment of a severely malnourished dog.
According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Jesse Allen Persle turned himself in after an investigation connected him to a dog that had been found abandoned on Green Briar Cove Road.
Authorities said the case began about a month ago when a deputy received a report of a dog that had been dumped in the area.
Animal Control responded multiple times but was initially unable to locate the animal.
A nearby resident eventually captured the dog and contacted Animal Control. Investigators reported that the dog appeared severely emaciated and in poor health when it was recovered.
Officials said information gathered through witness interviews, social media posts, and the investigation helped identify Persle as a suspect.
Persle was arrested and charged with:
• Cruelty to Animals
His bond was set at $2,000 secured, and jail records indicate he has since been released.
The dog remains in the care of Animal Control.
The charge is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.