Kirk Flatter & Associated Press
 
August 28, 2008
 
MERLIN, Ore. -- The final suspect in the killing of four puppies stolen from an animal shelter turned herself into police Thursday.
 
16-year-old Holly Hopkins was the last of three suspects wanted in the case. 22-year-old Harley D. Hopkins and 16-year-old Jacob Goodboe were arrested Tuesday. Law enforcement officials have not confirmed if Holly and Harley are related.
 
Last Friday, kennel fences were cut at the Josephine County Animal Shelter and 11 dogs were stolen. Four border collie puppies were found beaten to death later that night. Over the past week, six of the missing dogs have been found and returned, and Holly Hopkins' attorney turned in the the last one this morning.
 
Josephine County District Attorney Stephen Campbell anticipates Harley Hopkins and Jacob Goodboe will each be charged with seven counts of Burglary 2, one count of Theft 1, and one count of criminal mischief. Campbell says that both had their felony animal abuse charges dropped today due to lack of evidence, but says those could be added again in the future.
 
Holly Hopkins is expected to be charged with seven counts of Burglary 1, one count of Theft 1, and one count of Criminal Mischief.
 
Harley Hopkins is a former student of North Valley High School, and Goodboe is currently enrolled at the school.
 
Campbell says he will determine over the next 30 days if Goodboe will be charged as an adult.
 
The shelter has been broken into eight times since January. Officials plan on installing a new security system soon.