Woman Wanted on Animal Cruelty Charge Arrested

September 21, 2021

(Tybee Island, GA) Candy Selena Marban, a woman wanted by the Tybee Island Police Department for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, has been arrested.

At approximately 3PM on Sunday, September 12, 2021, the Tybee Island Police Department received a 911 call in reference to people throwing an injured puppy into the ocean. When officers arrived on scene, they found the puppy curled up in the sand and nursing an obvious injury. While speaking with officers, the dog’s owner, Candy Marban, indicated that the dog had been injured during an accident approximately a week prior. Marban further indicated that the dog had not been seen by a veterinarian because she could not afford to pay for medical care. Officers ultimately issued Marban a city ordinance citation for Cruelty to Animals and took the puppy into protective custody.

Members of the Tybee Island Police Department then transported the animal for emergency medical treatment in Savannah. After a thorough examination, the veterinarian determined that the extent of the animal’s injuries was so severe that the only recourse would be euthanasia. With this new information, detectives secured a warrant for Candy Selena Marban on the felony charge of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.

On Monday, September 20, 2021, the Tybee Island Police Department released a wanted poster for Marban on Facebook and asked for the public’s help in locating her. That post was shared over 2,000 times in less than 24 hours, leading to abundance of tips in regards to Marban and her whereabouts. On Tuesday, September 21, Marban was successfully placed under arrest without incident.

The men and women of the Tybee Island Police Department deeply appreciate the help of the social media community and their passion for animal welfare. The department also extends special thanks to all of their law enforcement partners who assisted in attempting to locate Marban. Thank you.