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Name:
Fulford, Holly Dannielle

Date of Booking:
01/28/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Officer’s Narrative:
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I made contact with [WITNESS #1] at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to animal abuse.

[WITNESS #1] stated that she began dating Holly Fulford in May 2024, and shortly after Fulford moved in with [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated that when Fulford moved in, Fulford did not immediately move her two dogs to the residence, due to [WITNESS #1] also having dogs. [WITNESS #1] stated she planned to have the dogs meet at a neutral location, due to Fulford’s dog’s being aggressive towards other animals. [WITNESS #1] stated that Fulford told her that her cousin, [WITNESS #2], was watching her two dogs until they could be moved. [WITNESS #1] stated that after a few weeks, she started to question why they had not introduced their dogs. [WITNESS #1] stated Fulford would always change the subject. [WITNESS #1] stated she did not think anything of it, because she was under the impression that [WITNESS #2] was taking care of Fulford’s two dogs. [WITNESS #1] stated [WITNESS #3] messaged her on Snapchat and was made aware that [WITNESS #3] found the dogs deceased in a kennel on June 28, 2024. I provided [WITNESS #1] with a witness statement form, which she filled out.

I spoke with [WITNESS #3] on the phone and she agreed to speak with me at the office. I met with [WITNESS #3] at the Sheriff’s Office. [WITNESS #3] stated that she previously lived with Fulford in 2023 but moved out due to situations within the household. [WITNESS #3] stated she went to the residence in May 2024 to retrieve a few items that she left when she moved out. [WITNESS #3] stated she went to Fulford’s room and found Fulford’s two dogs alive and together in one kennel. [WITNESS #3] stated she provided the dogs with food and water and left the residence. [WITNESS #3] stated Fulford’s mother owns the property, but [REDACTED] manages the rentals for the property owner. [WITNESS #3] stated [REDACTED] asked her to clean the house so new tenants could move in. [WITNESS #3] stated she went to clean out the residence on June 28, 2024, and noticed a foul odor in the residence. [WITNESS #3] stated that she went to Fulford’s room, and noticed the kennel had a tarp in it. [WITNESS #3] stated that she pulled the tarp back and noticed the deceased dogs in the crate.

[WITNESS #3] stated she went outside and asked the neighbor, [WITNESS #4], for help. [WITNESS #3] stated [WITNESS #4] went into the residence and removed the deceased dogs, placed them in a trash bag, and then placed them into the outside trash. [WITNESS #3] stated she was in shock after discovering the two deceased dogs in the kennel, and did not obtain pictures. [WITNESS #3] stated that after [WITNESS #4] helped her, she put baking soda on the spot where the kennel was to help reduce the smell. [WITNESS #3] stated she did not tell anyone at the time, due to being traumatized by what she saw. [WITNESS #3] did obtain a picture of the kennel and the fur that was inside. [WITNESS #3] stated she was contacted by [WITNESS #1] on September 21, 2024, and asked why she and Fulford were not friends anymore. She told [WITNESS #1] it was because of how she found the dogs. [WITNESS #3] also completed a witness statement form.

I made contact with [WITNESS #4] at [100 BLOCK] Colony Farm Road. [WITNESS #4] stated he was outside when [WITNESS #3] came to him for assistance. [WITNESS #4] stated he went inside the house and found the two dogs deceased in the kennel. [WITNESS #4] stated there was no tarp covering the dogs. [WITNESS #4] stated he told [WITNESS #3] to stay outside. [WITNESS #4] stated that he removed the dogs and kennels from the residence and then went back home.

I spoke with [WITNESS #2] via telephone. [WITNESS #2] stated he was never asked to watch the dogs when Fulford moved out. I will follow up with him and have him fill out a witness statement.

All witness statement forms, pictures, and videos will be uploaded via axon capture. One state warrant will be taken out on Fulford for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

1/29/25

BOND- As reflected on the bond paperwork is set at 10,000 property bond

What this means: Money or property a defendant gives the court to guarantee they will return for their court dates. If they show up as required, the bond is returned or released. If they don’t show up, they can lose the money or property and may face additional charges.

5/23/25

INDICTMENT

What this means: An indictment is a formal written accusation issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. It does not determine guilt; it only allows the case to go to trial. Once an indictment is issued, the defendant is officially charged and must respond in court.

6/18/25

ARRAIGNMENT

What this means: An arraignment is the first court appearance of a person who has been charged with a crime. At this hearing, the charges are read, and the defendant enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest).

8/1/25

CALENDAR CALL

What this means: A court session where the judge reviews the schedule of upcoming cases. Attorneys and parties appear to confirm readiness for trial or hearings, set dates, and address any scheduling issues. It helps the court organize cases efficiently.

8/20/25

TRIAL CALENDAR COURT

What this means: A court proceeding where a group of citizens, called a jury, hears the evidence and decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. The judge oversees the trial and rules on legal matters, but the jury makes the final decision on the facts.

10/1/25

CALENDAR CALL

10/3/25

SENTENCED

FIRST OFFENDER ACT- count 1 aggravated cruelty animal 5 years’ probation fine of $2,000; Count 2 aggravated cruelty animal 5 years’ probation to run consecutive.

What this means: The First Offender Act lets a person avoid a permanent conviction if they successfully complete their sentence. For Count 1, the sentence is 5 years of probation and a $2,000 fine. For Count 2, there is another 5 years of probation, which starts after the first 5 years ends. If all probation is completed, the charges can be cleared without a conviction.

1/14/26

ORDER – SENTENCE MODIFICATION

What this means: The court has amended the defendant’s sentence. The defendant must stay in the Baldwin County Jail until being transferred to an ITF (Intensive Treatment Facility) program, which she is required to complete. After that, the defendant must spend 180 days in a probation detention center as part of her sentence.