Police say one Beacon Hill Circle home is now tied to animal, child abuse, drug and firearm cases.
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Plymouth Township couple already charged after three dogs attacked a jogger now faces child abuse, torture, drug and firearm charges tied to the same Beacon Hill Circle home, police said.
The cases against Kelita Yolanda Jackson-Holland, 56, and Edward Alan Turner, 56, grew after officers responded May 7 to reports of a fight and disturbance outside the home. Police Chief James H. Knittel Jr. said the investigation uncovered claims that a teen had been restrained with zip ties, threatened with a blade and injured inside the house.
The first case began March 28, when dispatchers received several 911 calls around 6:30 a.m. about a jogger being attacked by three dogs, two Cane Corsos and a pit bull. Police said the dogs had escaped from the home the day before and were returned before getting loose again. One dog was shot after police said it lunged at officers, another was captured, and a third was later shot after police said it charged an officer. The victim, a man in his mid-60s, suffered severe injuries and remained hospitalized for an extended period. “To have someone mauled, and then to uncover all of these other allegations afterward, it’s very concerning,” Knittel said.
Police said the May 7 call first appeared to involve a missing handgun and a fight between two brothers in the driveway. Officers found one teen crying and holding dreadlocks, with visible injuries including a bloody mouth. Jackson-Holland told officers the teen had stolen her 9mm handgun and needed to go to jail, according to police reports. Investigators said the teen later told them Jackson-Holland woke him while holding a machete, struck the bunk bed frame, demanded to know where the gun was and threatened to cut off his hand. Police said they later documented slash marks on the bed railing, broken zip ties and severed braids.
The teen told police Turner brought zip ties and Jackson-Holland used them to restrain him to a chair. Investigators also found red climbing-style rope in the home, police said. The teen had cuts, bruising, scratches, wrist marks and missing hair, according to reports. Jackson-Holland later admitted threatening the teen and putting zip ties on him, police said, but said they were loose before asking for an attorney. Police said several teenagers who had been staying at the home are now safe with relatives.
During the abuse investigation, officers said they saw evidence of narcotics trafficking in plain view and obtained another search warrant. Police said they found suspected cocaine, digital scales, packaging materials, more than 100 unused small bags, suspected psychedelic mushrooms and other suspected hallucinogens. Investigators also reported finding an AR-15-style rifle, a Maverick Arms shotgun with a defaced serial number, ammunition, cellphones and drug paraphernalia.
Jackson-Holland and Turner are charged in the child abuse case with first-degree child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence. In the narcotics and weapons case, they are charged with delivery or manufacture of cocaine under 50 grams, two counts of felony firearm and safe firearm storage violations involving minors. Jackson-Holland also faces three counts tied to dangerous animals causing serious injury, while Turner faces one count tied to ownership of one of the dogs.
Both defendants received $25,000 cash bonds in the child abuse case, with conditions barring contact with minors and possession of firearms. They also received $25,000 personal recognizance bonds in the drug and weapons case. Their preliminary examinations are scheduled for 11 a.m. May 29 in 35th District Court in Plymouth.
Author note: Last updated May 14, 2026.