No charges filed after Monroe Township investigates animal cruelty report
The Monroe Township Police Department announced that no criminal charges will be filed following an investigation into an animal cruelty allegation recently reported by a township resident. Chief Griffin Banos addressed growing…
Readington Man Who Shot Do Charged with Animal Cruelty
Readington Township, N.J. – A Readington Township man has been charged with animal cruelty and weapons possession following an incident on August 12, 2024, in which a dog was fatally shot. The…
Foul Odor, Dead Dogs, Lead Police to Horrific Animal Cruelty Case in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens woman has been charged in an 88-count indictment for allegedly subjecting over 20 dogs and cats to severe neglect in a squalid Jackson Heights home, leading to…
Brick Township Women Sentenced to Jail for Animal Cruelty and Child Neglect
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two women from Brick Township were sentenced to 364 days in the Ocean County Jail on Friday after pleading guilty to charges of animal cruelty and child neglect.…
County Officials Seizes All Pets From Repeat Animal Welfare Abuser
HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant development in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation in Forest Hill. Deputies and Animal Control Officers executed a search warrant at…
Atlantic City Woman Convicted of Animal Cruelty
MAYS LANDING, NJ – A jury in Atlantic County found Monique Tolbert, a 35-year-old resident of Atlantic City, guilty of third-degree animal cruelty on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The conviction stems from…
Popcorn Park Hosting Animal Trivia Even
FORKED RIVER, NJ—Popcorn Park Animal Refuge is set to rekindle its popular trivia night with an animal-themed event on July 19th. The evening promises to combine entertainment and education, offering a perfect…
Philadelphia Woman Killed Her Son With Animal Sedative Facing Charges in New Jersey
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and Medford Township Police Department have announced charges against 32-year-old Vanessa Hampton for the overdose death of her 10-month-old son. Hampton, from the…
New Jersey Animal Hoarders Plead Guilty After 172 Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions
BRICK, NJ—Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township residents have entered guilty pleas to serious charges stemming from a 2022 investigation. Michele Nycz, 60, and Aimee Lonczak, 51,…
Police Animal Safety Tips for a Heat Wave
In response to the high temperatures expected from Friday, June 21, through Wednesday, June 26, a public safety alert has been issued urging all animal owners and custodians to provide necessary protections…
Former Galloway Township Resident Convicted of Animal Cruelty
Mays Landing, NJ – On Monday, June 17, Lisa Monzo, 59, formerly of Galloway Township, NJ, was convicted of five counts of fourth-degree animal cruelty following a bench trial in Superior Court.…
Toms River Mayor Says Troubled Animal Shelter Will Be In Better Hands At County Level
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is set to undergo significant changes, transitioning management to the County Board of Health after years of problems and complaints by residents over…
Toms River Begins Transfer of Animal Shelter to Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Animal Control Officer David Matthews prepared the Toms River Animal Shelter for takeover by the Ocean County Shelter today by ensuring all remaining animals were either adopted…
Animal Welfare League Reports Bear Sightings in Arlington Area
ARLINGTON, VA — The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) has reported multiple sightings of a juvenile black bear, presumed to be male, in the northern region of Arlington. Residents are advised…
Fire In Essex Leads to Arson and Animal Cruelty Charges
BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore County man has been arrested for allegedly causing a home explosion in Essex last month that resulted in one person hospitalized and the death of a family…
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Illegal Animal Parts
Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar revealed that a Brooklyn man admitted to selling a prohibited cougar head…
Dog Found Dead in Cage Prompts Animal Abuse Investigation in Forks Township
FORKS – Police in Forks Township are currently investigating after a dog was discovered deceased in a cage over the weekend. Following an animal complaint, the incident was reported last Saturday morning…
Asbury Park Cat Rapist Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charge
FREEHOLD, NJ – Bani J. Mezquititla, a 19-year-old resident of Asbury Park, admitted to charges of animal cruelty in Monmouth County Superior Court on Wednesday, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…
Far Rockaway Woman Charged for Criminally Neglect Animal Abuse
QUEENS, NY – Evadne Harrington has been charged with animal abuse following the discovery of a severely malnourished and neglected dog in her Far Rockaway apartment, announced Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.…
Fire Chief Among Two Charged for Hit and Run, Claiming Animal Strike
SEWICKLEY, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department has announced charges against two individuals, Monica Hinda, 27, and Shayne Quinn, 38, the Chief of the Cochran Hose Company, in a hit and…
Popcorn Park Seeking to Expand Animal Welfare Team, Announces Job Openings
FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Societies, a cornerstone in animal welfare for over a century, is actively recruiting for two pivotal roles at its Forked River facility, which also encompasses…