Atlantic City man indicted in string of animal cruelty cases
Atlantic City, NJ – An Atlantic City man has been indicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty after authorities say he tortured and killed stray …
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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 …
Atlantic City man charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty in stray cat killings
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty following an investigation that revealed he allegedly lured, tortured, and killed …
Two charged for mutilated monkey genitals in disturbing animal cruelty video
OHIO / NORTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals for their alleged roles in online groups that created and distributed videos …
DA cracks down on animal cruelty with 25 cases filed in six weeks
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced Monday that his office has filed 25 animal cruelty cases, including 18 felonies, …
Three neglected dogs abandoned on road, New Jersey police seeking animal cruelty suspect
The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation after three neglected dogs were found abandoned in …
Pit bull beaten with trailer hitch for over four minutes; roommate charged with aggravated cruelty
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after surveillance footage captured him brutally assaulting his roommate’s dog with …
Animal cruelty investigation launched in Rockville after malnourished animals found
ROCKVILLE, MD – Authorities in Rockville are investigating a case of animal cruelty after multiple malnourished animals were discovered at a residence on Scott Avenue, …
Conoy Township man facing 80 animal cruelty charges waives preliminary hearing
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Conoy Township man accused of abandoning more than 20 animals in a vacant home has waived his preliminary hearing, allowing …
Police Confirm Dog in Viral Animal Cruelty Case Is Safe and Healthy
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA — The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) has confirmed that the dog at the center of a widely circulated animal cruelty video …
Albemarle County Police Investigating Alleged Animal Cruelty Incident Captured on Video
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — The Albemarle County Police Department has launched an investigation into a reported act of animal cruelty involving a dog after a …
Commerce City police seek suspects in fatal animal cruelty case involving dog thrown from car
COMMERCE CITY, CO — Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for throwing a dog out of a moving car at a busy …
Cambridge man charged with animal cruelty after throwing cat into traffic sign
CAMBRIDGE, Md. — A 28-year-old man was arrested on October 17 after police responded to a disturbance involving the reported abuse of a small cat. …
Legislation to Redistribute Surplus Animal License Fees for Cruelty Law Enforcement Advances
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation spearheaded by Senator Troy Singleton has progressed within the Senate Economic Growth Committee. This bill mandates that excess funds from animal …
High Profile Animal Cruelty Cases Giving Brick Township a Bad Reputation for Animal Welfare
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township has gained an unfortunate reputation as a hub for animal cruelty along the Jersey Shore, with two major cases …
Brick Township Man Indicted on 149 Counts of Animal Cruelty
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man has been indicted on 149 counts of animal cruelty following the discovery of more than 150 animals …
Florida Sheriffs Arrest Two for Animal Cruelty and Neglect
HOMOSASSA, FL — The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced the arrest of Melissa Dawn Heward, 42, and Samantha Lynn Heward, 21, both of Homosassa, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Georgia Father Charged with Murder and Child Cruelty in Daughter’s Death
ATLANTA, GA – Rodney McWeay faces murder and multiple other charges in connection with the death of his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure McWeay. The girl, who …
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 …
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 …
West Virginia Couple Arrested for Child Neglect and Animal Cruelty
CLARKSBURG, WV – A 44-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested in West Virginia after police found their residence uninhabitable due to unsanitary conditions. …
Couple in South Jersey Animal Cruelty Case Facing More Charges
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – On October 4, Rebecca Halbach and Brandon Leconey were once again charged in relation to a significant animal cruelty and neglect …
Police Provide Update in Animal Cruelty Case Involving 30 Dead Dogs
EVESHAM, NJ – On Sunday, the Evesham Police Department responded to a report of suspected animal cruelty on the 600 block of Main Street. Upon …
Man Arrested for Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Stabbing Dog
ONONDAGA COUNTY, NY – On Wednesday, July 26, Officers arrived around 8:25 pm on the 900 block of South Geddes Street after reports of an …
Syracuse Firefighters and Animal Cruelty Officers Unite to Save Ducklings Trapped in Sewer
SYRACUSE, NY – Earlier today, a heartwarming team effort took place outside Destiny USA, as Syracuse Firefighters came to the aid of Animal Cruelty Officers …
Carlisle Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty in Walmart Parking Lot
CARLISLE, PA – On Monday, July 10, at around 3:30 pm, the Carlisle Police Department was dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart due to …
Man charged for Murder, carjacking and Animal Cruelty
Capitol Heights, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department has filed charges against a man in connection with a series of violent crimes that …
Ocean City police investigating animal cruelty incident
OCEAN CITY, MD -The Ocean City Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. The incident occurred …
Brick Township Resident Charged with Animal Cruelty
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, June 11, 2023, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office charged Jeffrey Finlay, a 54-year-old resident of Brick Township, with Animal …
Dog Groomer Faces Animal Cruelty in Fatal Maltese Dog Incident
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday that Lee Yat Sing, a 31-year-old resident of Flushing, was arraigned on charges of …
Large Scale Animal Cruelty Case Unveiled in Galloway Township
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, Galloway Township Police Department detectives, in collaboration with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, carried out a search warrant at …
Queens Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges Over Puppy’s Death
QUEENS, NY – Paul Verite, 50, of Forest Hills, was indicted and arraigned on Monday on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, overdriving, torturing, or …
Suffolk County announces fund for animal cruelty pet survivors
Suffolk County officials announced a new partnership with Fund for Animal Cruelty Treatment of Suffolk Inc. (FACTS) on Monday, aimed at supporting the care of …
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 …
Animal cruelty charge filed against Howell man who killed pet cat
FREEHOLD, NJ – Today, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that Christopher Sanchez, a 29-year-old Howell Township resident, has been criminally charged with intentionally …
Monmouth County man who killed murdered cat facing cruelty charges
HOWELL, NJ – Christopher Sanchez, a 29-year-old resident of Howell Township, has been charged with intentionally killing his pet cat named Lilith, according to Monmouth …