Committee Clears Bramnick Bill that Would Stop Trespassers from Harming Animals at Zoos

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish penalties and liability for causing harm to wild animals was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…

New Jersey News

Georgia Woman Charged with Felony Cruelty to Animals in Delaware

NEWARK, DE – On Saturday, Newark Police responded to an apartment in the 100-block of Thorn Lane after receiving a report of an injured Yorkie dog. The investigation led to the arrest…

Ohio Fishermen Plead Guilty to Cheating and Unlawful Ownership of Wild Animals

CLEVELAND, OH – Jacob Runyan, 43, and Chase Cominsky, 36, pleaded guilty yesterday to cheating and the unlawful ownership of wild animals during the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament in September 2022.…

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Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources says 43,000 aquatic animals killed in train derailment

Alexa Schwerha on February 23, 2023 Officials estimate that more than 43,000 aquatic animals were killed after a Norfolk Southern train derailed earlier this month in eastern Ohio, causing toxic chemicals to…

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Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Wildlife Smuggling and Trafficking Charges for Illegally Importing More Than 1,700 Animals into U.S.

LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for illegally importing into the United States more than 1,700 wild animals – including 60 reptiles found…

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Foreign trio charged with trafficking protected animals

McALLEN, Texas – Three Mexican nationals have been indicted on charges of attempted exportation of wildlife, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. A federal grand jury returned the two-count indictment against Jonathan…

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U.S. Attorney Parker recognizes Service Dog Awareness Week, reminds public that ADA, FHA protect service animals & owners

CINCINNATI – United States Attorney Kenneth L. Parker recognized the observance of Service Dog Awareness Week in Ohio from July 25 through 29 and reminded the public of the valuable contributions that…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Woods Cross Man Charged with Torturing Animals and Distributing Videos Online

SALT LAKE CITY – Samuel J. Webster, 18, of Woods Cross, was charged by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City with 23 felony counts related to the alleged torture of…

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New Jersey Rescue Farm Owner Charged for Animal Cruelty After Dozens of Animals Neglected

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Flemington farm owner has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and unlawful possession of firearms after police investigated his farm where 71 farm animals were…

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Newark Vet Suspended by State After Untimely Death of Several Animals

NEWARK, NJ – A veterinarian who was charged with animal cruelty and offering a deceased animal for sale had his license temporarily suspended by the state. According to Acting Attorney General Matthew…

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’Weak Animals’: Dem Voters Take Aim At Their Own Party

’Weak Animals’: Dem Voters Take Aim At Their Own Party Sebastian Hughes on April 28, 2022 Several “high-information” Democratic voters compared members of their own party to “weak animals” in a focus…

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Reptile Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Trafficking Animals, Gun Charges

VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Florida reptile dealer caught shipping venomous snakes and turtles from his residence in Valdosta as part of “Operation Middleman,” a multi-agency investigation focusing on the trafficking of reptiles from…

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COVID Positive Hamsters Lead To Slaughter Of Small Animals In Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities announced they would kill 2,000 small animals after several hamsters contracted COVID-19 in a pet store, the Associated Press reported. An employee at the pet store tested positive for…

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Pipeline Spills 300,000 Gallons Of Fuel, Killing Thousands Of Animals

A pipeline transporting diesel fuel near New Orleans, Louisiana, fractured last month, spilling more than 300,000 gallons and killing thousands of animals. A section of the Collins Pipeline — which travels 125…

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‘It’s A Tragedy’: US Declares 22 More Animals Extinct

The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared 22 animals and one plant extinct Wednesday, removing the species from the national endangered list after a rigorous review. The protections offered to endangered animal…

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US Attorney’s Office Settles ADA Dispute Involving Service Animals at Westborn Markets

Detroit, MI – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced today that it has reached a settlement with Westborn Inc., owner and operators of Westborn Markets in…

Undercover visit shows abuse of animals at Oklahoma roadside zoo

TUTTLE, OKLAHOMA – Undercover footage taken at Tiger Safari in Tuttle, Okla. shows a severely distraught 6-month-old Asian small-clawed otter being used for a “VIP Encounter.” The video taken on March 28, 2021, was…

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50 farm animals and a dog perish in Howard County barn fire

WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD – On December 5, at approximately 7:00 pm, HCDFRS was alerted for a working barn fire in the 13000 block of Frederick Road in West Friendship. The structure was…

Maryland News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Buffalo Man Who Killed Neighbors Dog with Shotgun Charged for Felony Cruelty to Animals

BUFFALO, NY – Earlier this year, ma Buffalo man shot and killed his neighbor’s dog with a shotgun. Today, he is being charged with a Class E felony for cruelty to animals.…

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Brevard County Haunted Jail Trail is Back to Support Police and Zoo Animals in Coco

COCO, FL – Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced the return of the haunted jail trail. This season, the trail will help benefit the Bevard County Zoo. “This year’s Haunted Jail Trail…

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Committee Clears Bramnick Bill that Would Stop Trespassers from Harming Animals at Zoos

Georgia Woman Charged with Felony Cruelty to Animals in Delaware

Ohio Fishermen Plead Guilty to Cheating and Unlawful Ownership of Wild Animals

Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources says 43,000 aquatic animals killed in train derailment

Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Wildlife Smuggling and Trafficking Charges for Illegally Importing More Than 1,700 Animals into U.S.

Foreign trio charged with trafficking protected animals

U.S. Attorney Parker recognizes Service Dog Awareness Week, reminds public that ADA, FHA protect service animals & owners

Woods Cross Man Charged with Torturing Animals and Distributing Videos Online

New Jersey Rescue Farm Owner Charged for Animal Cruelty After Dozens of Animals Neglected

Newark Vet Suspended by State After Untimely Death of Several Animals

’Weak Animals’: Dem Voters Take Aim At Their Own Party

Reptile Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Trafficking Animals, Gun Charges

COVID Positive Hamsters Lead To Slaughter Of Small Animals In Hong Kong

Pipeline Spills 300,000 Gallons Of Fuel, Killing Thousands Of Animals

‘It’s A Tragedy’: US Declares 22 More Animals Extinct

US Attorney’s Office Settles ADA Dispute Involving Service Animals at Westborn Markets

Undercover visit shows abuse of animals at Oklahoma roadside zoo

50 farm animals and a dog perish in Howard County barn fire

Brevard County Haunted Jail Trail is Back to Support Police and Zoo Animals in Coco

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