Cameron Torrence - North Carolina
DNA Staff • May 17, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Mint Hill man was arrested following the investigation of a disturbing viral video that showed an opossum being set on fire, according to sheriff's office records.
Cameron Bernard Torrence was taken into custody on May 8 and faces multiple charges, including instigating cruelty to animals, fleeing and eluding arrest and probation violation.
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By Heather Gavitt
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September 2, 2025
Offenders Candice Phillips – Charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child and Ill Treatment of Animals Chad Phillips – Charged with 2 counts of Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child and Ill Treatment of Animals Location Details Incident Location: Townsend Street, Laurens City: Laurens County: Laurens County State: South Carolina Address The exact street number is not provided. The report only states “Townsend Street in Laurens.” ⚖️ Summary: Candice and Chad Phillips were arrested in Laurens, South Carolina (Laurens County), after deputies responded to Townsend Street on July 2, 2025. They face multiple charges involving child abuse and ill treatment of animals. Authorities removed 42 dogs and 1 rabbit from the property, where living conditions were described as deplorable.