WANTED: Cleveland man wanted on 22 counts of cruelty to animals charges

WANTED: Cleveland man wanted on 22 counts of cruelty to animals charges
Published: Jul. 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM EDT|Updated: Jul. 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland man wanted for alleged abuse to several animals.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Techaun Williams is facing 22 counts of cruelty against companion animals, as well as two counts of burglary.

Techaun Williams is wanted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department, facing 22 counts of cruelty to animals charges.(Source: Cuyahoga County Sheriff)

Court records accuse Williams of having inadequate shelter for a mix of dogs, cats and kittens.

Some of the animals were deceased.

He’s also accused of causing serious physical harm to some of the animals found.

Williams is 5’1” and 120 pounds and was last known to be staying in the 4300 block of East 143rd Street in Cleveland.

If anyone knows where Williams is, call Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County.

All calls to 216-252-7463 can remain completely anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.