The investigation by the Dundee police department and the Michigan Department of Agriculture stems from reports Young sold twelve sick puppies to unsuspecting buyers throughout southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. The dogs were presented to the buyers as being healthy and registered by the American Kennel Club. However, the buyers discovered those claims to be false and reported that the dogs became very ill, some of the puppies passed away shortly after they took possession of them. Most of the dogs were purchased for $800.00, many of the victims incurred thousands of dollars in veterinary care while trying to save or treat the dogs. The buyers slowly started to come forward and notified law enforcement authorities of the situation.
According to the Dundee police department, the year-long investigating into Vanessa Young, 39, resulted in Young being charged with Felony Defrauding with False Pretenses. Young was arraigned in First District Court of Monroe on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She has been released on bond pending her next scheduled hearing date. If convicted, she could face a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, or up to 3 times the value of money or property involved, whichever is greater.
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