Authorities received an anonymous tip on May 29 regarding alleged animal abuse at Grasley’s residence located at 1722 Lincoln Highway. The caller reported the presence of two deceased dogs in a cage within Grasley’s garage.
The anonymous source provided graphic photographs of the dogs, which had apparently been dead for weeks, as determined by the stage of decomposition. Evidence suggested that the animals attempted to escape their confines, digging holes into the ground in a desperate attempt to escape their death trap.
Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the gruesome findings. Grasley admitted to officers that he had not managed to remove the dogs before so he placed their bodies in a burn barrel the night before officers arrived. He also revealed that he was aware someone intended to report him for neglecting the animals.
Grasley was taken into custody by Crawford County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Winkelman.
Today, Grasley pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence, a felony of the third degree punishable with up to 36 months in prison and cruelty to animals, a felony of the fifth degree punishable with up to 12 months in prison.
Crawford County Common Pleas Judge Sean Leuthold sentenced Grasley to 59 months in prison. Grasley has been in custody since May 29th and will receive jail time credit.