KELLOGG – Two Kellogg men are in custody in an animal abuse case that may have additional charges on the way.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that on July 6, at approximately 9:45pm, they received a report of someone actively abusing a dog and hearing a gun shot at 304 East St in Kellogg. Upon arrival, deputies located the injured dog and contacted the residents, who were identified as 32-year-old Kerry Quick and 28-year-old Justice Goodwin. A search warrant of the residence was executed and deputies discovered a firearm, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The dog was taken by Jasper County Animal Control to an area veterinarian for head injuries suffered from a blunt object, where it was later pronounced deceased, with x-rays showing that it had been shot in the head.
Quick and Goodwin were both taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail.
Quick is being charged with:
- Control of a firearm as a felon – Class D felony
- Animal abuse – aggravated misdemeanor
- Possession of marijuana 2nd offense – serious misdemeanor
- Possession of drug paraphernalia – simple misdemeanor
Goodwin is being charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense – Class D felony
- Possession of drug paraphernalia – simple misdemeanor
Both men had their bonds reduced at their initial appearances by Judge Holwerda. Quick’s was reduced from $8,300 to $5,000, and Goodwin’s was reduced from $5,300 to $2,500. Authorities say the investigation into this incident is ongoing, and additional charges are anticipated.
