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…
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, in the past six weeks, signaling a…
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 Upper Freehold Township earlier this year. On…
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 a metal trailer hitch, leaving the animal…
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, police said. On March 14, Rockville City…
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 his case to proceed to county court.…
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 is alive and in good health following…
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 video of the incident began circulating online.…
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 intersection in Commerce City last week, resulting…
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. Cambridge Police were dispatched to the area…
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 license fees and similar charges be redirected…
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 highlighting extreme animal hoarding and neglect in…
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 living in deplorable conditions at his residence…
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, on multiple charges of animal cruelty and…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…