Two men who shot Hanover horse in face to serve combined 15 years in prison

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Two men convicted of shooting a 19-year-old Hanover County horse named Jake in Oct. 2023 were sentenced to over 30 years in prison each -- though they will only spend a portion of those sentences behind bars. In a Dec. 20 press release, the Hanover County Sheriff's Office announced the sentencings of 21-year-old Jacob Brady of Richmond and 19-year-old Robert Kelley, Jr. of Chesterfield County in connection to Jake's maiming. On Oct. 17, 2023, the 19-year-old American Paint hose was grazing on his owner's property in the 11200 block of Cauthorne Road when Brady and Kelly shot him, hitting him between his jaw and eye. PREVIOUS: Vet who treated shot horse says she’s grateful suspects were caught Jake survived the shooting but required multiple surgeries to repair and reconstruct his sinus cavity. He was treated by a veterinarian in Charlottesville, who previously told 8News that she thought the attack was "disgusting" and that she was grateful those responsible had been caught. Jake, the 19-year-old American Paint horse that was shot in Oct. 2023. (Photo: Hanover County Sheriff's Office) In investigating what happened to Jake, authorities learned that Brady and Kelley were also responsible for a string of mailbox shootings on Greenwood Road. They were charged in connection to both investigations and their sentences were handed down on Dec. 9 and in the month of October, respectively. According to court records, Brady's charges and respective sentences are as follows: Maiming and/or killing of livestock, 10 years with 5 suspended Conspiring to maim and/or kill livestock, 10 years with 5 suspended Shooting a firearm from a vehicle, 10 years with 10 years suspended Attempted maiming and/or killing of livestock, 5 years with 3 suspended Cruelty to animals (general), 1 year with 1 year suspended Intentional destruction of property worth over $1,000, 1 year with 1 year suspended This means Brady will serve 12 years of his 37-year sentence. ‘It’s not going to stop’: Dinwiddie mechanic is nowhere to be found as man says he did not fix his car properly Kelley's charges and respective sentences are as follows: Maiming and/or killing of livestock, 10 years with 8 suspended Conspiring to maim and/or kill livestock, 10 years with 9 suspended Shooting a firearm from a vehicle, 10 years with 10 years suspended Attempted maiming and/or killing of livestock, 5 years with 5 suspended Cruelty to animals (general), 1 year with 1 year suspended This means Brady will serve 3 years of his 36-year sentence. Alongside their prison time, both men were ordered to pay -- in addition to various court costs -- over $41,000 in restitution. According to court records, they both were also put on indefinite probationary supervision.