Animals in Distress Lead to Arrest | Greenville News

Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Deputies in Greenville County stumbled upon a horrifying scene during a trespassing call: four malnourished dogs and a clipped-wing duck, all suffering from neglect—so bad they had to cut rope off two animals’ necks. While rescuing them, officers also found drugs on the suspect, Matthew Earl Kessens, who’s now facing multiple charges including animal cruelty, rabies tag violations, and possession with intent to distribute meth—a third offense. The sheriff’s office praised the deputies for their quick action, turning what started as a simple trespassing report into a multi-faceted rescue and…