CHANDLER, Ariz. - On November 14, 2023, Chandler Police arrested April McLaughlin (also known as Sydney Taylor McKinley) for charges pertaining to the ongoing dog abuse investigation that began in early September.
Investigators submitted 77 misdemeanor charges to the Chandler City Prosecutor for review, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Detectives arrested April without incident, and she was later booked on the following charges:
13-2910A1- Cruelty to Animals- Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly subjects any animal under the person's custody or control to cruel neglect or abandonment – 49 counts, each a class one misdemeanor.
13-2910A2- A person commits cruelty to animals if the person does any of the following: Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly fails to provide medical attention necessary to prevent protracted suffering to any animal under the person's custody or control – 28 counts, each a class one misdemeanor.
The following additional charges have been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and are pending review:
13-2910A14- Cruelty to Animals- Intentionally or knowingly subjects a domestic animal to cruel mistreatment - 9 counts, each a class five felony.
13-2910A1- Cruelty to Animals- Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly subjects any animal under the person's custody or control to cruel neglect or abandonment - 9 counts, each a class one misdemeanor.