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Taylorsville Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

October 16, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Brooklyn Lynn Hawkins

Brooklyn Lynn Hawkins, age 21, Jimmy Duncan LN., Taylorsville, has been charged with a series of cruelty to animals offenses. She is also charged in violation of five- local ordinance violations regarding animal care. Hawkins is being held in the Alexander County as of earlier this morning with a secured bond set at $10,000.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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