QUEENS, NY — A distressing scene unfolded on Beach Channel Drive at Horton Avenue this past Saturday evening, when NYPD officers from the 101st Precinct intervened in a suspected illegal transaction involving puppies. The incident, occurring on a sweltering hot day, saw a 44-year-old woman from Queens attempting to sell young pitbull puppies under harmful conditions.
The police became suspicious when they observed the woman retrieving a tied sack, claiming it contained additional dogs. Upon inspection, officers discovered five pitbull puppies inside, suffering from the heat and poor handling. The immediate action by the officers led to the rescue of the puppies, who were then taken to the ASPCA in Manhattan for necessary evaluation and care.
Police officers at the scene noted the puppies were distressed, soaking wet, dehydrated and suffering.
“These dogs would have been dead,” one cop said.
The suspect was arrested at the scene and has been charged with six counts of animal torture, six counts of neglect of impounded animals, and criminal possession of a weapon.
