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…
Far Rockaway Woman Faces Charges for Animal Abuse
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has charged Evadne Harrington with animal abuse after her dog was found in dire conditions. The dog, discovered on December 21, was chained,…
Massachusetts Man Faces Federal Charges for Animal Fighting
HANSON, MA – John Murphy of Hanson, Massachusetts, has been arrested following his indictment by a federal grand jury on nine counts related to possessing animals for involvement in an animal fighting…
Toms River Animal Shelter’s Fiesty Overseer Up for Adoption
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you ever visited the Toms River Animal Shelter, you might have noticed who is the boss at the facility. Her name is Penny, and she’s a black…
Queens Man Faces 12 Years for Animal Cruelty and Drug Charges
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arraignment of Cory Elder on charges stemming from a search of his Edgemere home, which uncovered severe animal cruelty and illegal…
Queens Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Dozen Animals Found in Dire Neglect
QUEENS, NY – Cory Elder, a 43-year-old male residing at 474 Beach 44 Street, has been arrested and faces several charges including criminal possession of a controlled substance, torture/injure/not feed animal, criminal…
South Jersey Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Starving Four Pit Bulls
Salem, NJ – A man from Salem County has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities discovered four starving and neglected pit bulls last week. New Jersey State Police were called to…
D.C. Man Accused of Animal Cruelty Fired at Investigating Officers Before 12-Hour Standoff
WASHINGTON – Stephen Claude Rattigan, also known as Julius James, 48, of Washington, D.C., faces severe charges including assault with intent to kill while armed and animal cruelty after a violent confrontation…
Wildwood Man Charged for Animal Negligence After Dozens of Dogs Found, 1 Dead
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Detectives from the Galloway Township Police Department have arrested 23-year-old Jason Millar of Wildwood Crest on charges of animal cruelty. On Saturday, February 10, 2024, authorities responded to…
Toms River Animal Shelter Now Allows Walk-In Adoptions, Not Closing
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Responding to multiple false reports in the local media, Mayor Daniel Rodrick announced to News 12 New Jersey that the shelter is not closing and there were never…
This Law Would Force New Jersey Businesses to Provide Service Animal Training to Employees
Trenton, NJ – A new bill, aimed at enhancing awareness and compliance with the rights of individuals with disabilities, has been amended and reported favorably. This legislation mandates training for employees of…
Toms River Animal Shelter is Not Closing, Extending Hours, Eliminating Adoption Fees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – False rumors are swirling online regarding the Toms River Animal Shelter. Those rumors claim Mayor Dan Rodrick is closing the shelter. This week, the mayor said, those rumors…
Citrus County Residence Raid Leads to Arrests in Animal Cruelty Case
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Officers (ACOs) recently conducted an investigation into animal cruelty at a residence on East Watson Street in Inverness, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. Upon…
Toms River Votes to Remove Fees for Animal Adoption, Extend Shelter Hours
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter, currently operating at full capacity, has initiated significant changes to promote animal adoptions. Many of the shelter’s animals have been residents for over…
Licensed Nurse Arrested for Felony Animal Cruelty in Polk County
Tamesha Knighten, a 51-year-old licensed practical nurse, has been charged with three counts of felony animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in a public area. Knighten, who works for United…
Lakeland Nurse Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty in Pet Poisoning Case
LAKELAND, FL – Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit detectives arrested 51-year-old Tamesha Knighten, a licensed practical nurse at Wellmed in Lakeland, on charges of felony animal cruelty and depositing poison…
As Weather Chills, New Jersey Reminds Leaving Pets Outside is Animal Abuse
NEW JERSEY – In New Jersey, it is illegal to leave pets exposed to severe weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, rain, or snow, for more than thirty minutes without proper shelter.…
Arizona Man Sought in Animal Cruelty Case Involving 2-Month-Old Puppy
ARIZONA – Maricopa County authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Lester Paul Richmond, 36, indicted on a felony charge of animal cruelty. Richmond is accused of torturing and killing a 2-month-old…
Palm Beach County Animal Control Temporarily Halts Dog Intakes Due to Strep Zo Outbreak
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) has announced a temporary suspension of dog intakes, both for owner surrenders…
Allegany County Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Assault and Animal Cruelty Incident in Lavale
LAVALE, MD – This morning, Allegany County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Lavale for a reported assault in progress. The call was initiated by an out-of-area relative, who received…
A Look Back at N.J. Animal Safari Shut Down After Visitor Mauled by Lion
Editor’s Note: This article provides a historical perspective to an event and place in New Jersey’s past history. WEST MILFORD, NJ – There was once a time when visitors to a now-defunct…