Eastpointe woman charged with animal torture

Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 19-year-old Dezhiar Blair, of Eastpointe, was arraigned on a charge of Third-Degree Animal Torture after she allegedly kicked her mother’s dog in the head, causing it to lose an eye. 

It is alleged that on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Blair kicked her mother’s less than 5-pound Shipoo in the head. The dog was taken to a veterinarian who performed emergency surgery and had to remove one of the dog’s eyes. 

On Friday, February 27, 2026, Blair was arraigned before visiting Judge William Crouchman in the 38th District Court in Eastpointe, MI. Blair is charged with Animals – Torture – Third Degree. This charge is a 4-year felony. 

These are the maximum charges available under the law based on the evidence presented.

Judge Crouchman set Blair’s bond at $50,000 cash/surety only. If she is able to post bond, she was ordered to have no contact with or possession of any animals. 

Blair is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference before Judge Kathleen G. Galen at the 38th District Court in Eastpointe, MI on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

“Allegations that this defendant kicked a defenseless dog in the head with such force that the animal lost an eye are deeply disturbing and will be treated with the utmost seriousness,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “Cruelty to animals is not a minor lapse in judgment, it is a criminal act that inflicts needless suffering on vulnerable creatures who depend entirely on human care and protection. My office is committed to holding individuals accountable when they choose violence over compassion,” he added.

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All individuals who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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