Sheriff’s office makes arrest in animal cruelty investigation
In August of 2023, Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office began an animal cruelty investigation into Sun and Moon Ranch, which is located in the Tyro Community of Davidson County.
During the investigation, it was determined through observations, interviews and veterinary care records, that 16 horses that Sun and Moon Ranch were in care, custody and control over, were severely neglected and lacked appropriate nutrition.
On September 1, 2023, Deputies arrested Shannan Hearne, owner and operator of Sun and Moon Ranch, with three counts of Felony Animal Cruelty and thirteen counts of Misdemeanor Animal Cruelty. Shannan Hearne is scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on September 28,2023.
Anyone with any further information related to this case, contact Deputy C. Soles at the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division at 336-242-2105.
