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Allegany County Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Assault and Animal Cruelty Incident in Lavale

Local News ReportDecember 1, 20230

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 distressing video call from the victim. Upon arrival, a Deputy observed through a window a woman unable to open the front door and a man, later identified as William Marshal, 69, assaulting something on the floor. Marshal ceased his actions when the Deputy shined a flashlight on him but then fled further into the residence. This allowed the woman to unlock the door for the Deputy. The

West Virginia Couple Arrested for Child Neglect and Animal Cruelty

Jeff JonesOctober 25, 20230

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. Authorities confirmed that Katrina Lynn Hall and William Jason Butcher were taken into custody on Sunday and face charges of gross child neglect and animal cruelty. The couple was also charged with violating West Virginia’s open dump law. Officers with the Buckhannon Police Department initially visited the South Kanawha Street residence for a home confinement check on Hall on Sunday afternoon. It was not disclosed why Hall had been ordered to home confinement. Upon arrival,

Couple in South Jersey Animal Cruelty Case Facing More Charges

Charlie DwyerOctober 10, 20230

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – On October 4, Rebecca Halbach and Brandon Leconey were once again charged in relation to a significant animal cruelty and neglect investigation at 680 E. Main Street. The arrests came after uncovering that Halbach, aided by Leconey, falsely represented herself as an employee of a local animal rescue, misleadingly handling adoptions and animal care. Though she had no official ties to the animal rescue, Halbach managed to collect over $7,000 from her deceitful activities. Evesham Detectives are delving deeper into potential computer and electronic crimes committed by the duo while Halbach impersonated an employee for multiple

Police Provide Update in Animal Cruelty Case Involving 30 Dead Dogs

Charlie DwyerAugust 31, 20230

EVESHAM, NJ – On Sunday, the Evesham Police Department responded to a report of suspected animal cruelty on the 600 block of Main Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered both living and deceased dogs in extremely poor living conditions. A juvenile residing in the home was also removed due to the unhealthy environment. Rebecca Halbach, 35, and Brandon Leconey, 32, both homeowners, were arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and animal cruelty. Leconey is currently held at the Burlington County Jail, while Halbach is being evaluated at a hospital for an unrelated medical issue. Both are pending

Man Arrested for Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Stabbing Dog

Adam DevineAugust 9, 20230

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 injured animal. The Officers found a female pitbull, black and white in color, appearing to have a stab wound in the neck. Despite efforts to save her, the dog succumbed to the injuries. While the injured dog was being transported, a man named Thomas Hemmingway approached the officers, claiming to have stabbed the dog in self-defense after it allegedly bit him. However, no bite marks were found on Hemmingway’s leg. Video evidence later revealed that

Syracuse Firefighters and Animal Cruelty Officers Unite to Save Ducklings Trapped in Sewer

Jessica WoodsJuly 19, 20230

SYRACUSE, NY – Earlier today, a heartwarming team effort took place outside Destiny USA, as Syracuse Firefighters came to the aid of Animal Cruelty Officers to rescue a group of ducklings that had accidentally fallen into a sewer grate in a parking lot. Responding to the distress call, the firefighters worked together to lift the grate, creating a pathway for the trapped ducklings. Sergeant Todd Cramer used a net to scoop up the stranded ducklings one by one. In a successful and heartening conclusion, the mother duck was joyously reunited with her ducklings. The joint efforts of the Syracuse Firefighters

Carlisle Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty in Walmart Parking Lot

Ryan DickinsonJuly 18, 20230

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 a domestic disturbance. The suspect, identified as John Gouse, had been in an altercation with his wife, escalating the situation to the point where shoppers and employees intervened. Witnesses on the scene reported that Gouse started to display aggressive behavior towards those attempting to calm him down. Amid the chaos, a small dog owned by Gouse bit a male shopper attempting to intervene, resulting in injury. Eyewitness accounts also indicate that Gouse threw the dog

Man charged for Murder, carjacking and Animal Cruelty

Jeff JonesJuly 3, 20230

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 occurred on Sunday. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Daeyon Ross from Washington, DC, is facing charges including murder, carjacking, and animal cruelty. The charges stem from a fatal shooting, multiple armed carjackings, and the killing of two dogs. The incident unfolded on July 2, 2023, around 12:10 pm when the PGPD received a report of a carjacking in the vicinity of Addison Road South and Rolling Ridge Drive in Capitol Heights. According to preliminary investigations,

Ocean City police investigating animal cruelty incident

Jeff JonesJuly 2, 20230

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 in the 10 block of 77th Street, where a group of males unlawfully entered a privately fenced-in koi pond at a residence. The incident took place at approximately 2:47 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Authorities have released photos of the suspects involved and are urging anyone who can identify them to come forward. If you have any information regarding the individuals shown in the photos, you are encouraged to contact PFC Rhode at erhode@oceancitymd.gov.

Brick Township Resident Charged with Animal Cruelty

Charlie DwyerJune 17, 20230

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 Cruelty. This followed an earlier visit by the Brick Township Police Department to his residence on Mantoloking Road on May 4, where officers discovered around 157 cats and 3 dogs living in dire conditions. On June 5, 2023, the Prosecutor’s Office and the local police department received veterinary reports, leading to further charges based on the neglectful conditions at Finlay’s residence. Subsequently, on Wednesday, Finlay surrendered to Brick Township Police Headquarters and is now detained

Dog Groomer Faces Animal Cruelty in Fatal Maltese Dog Incident

Adam DevineMay 27, 20230

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 aggravated cruelty to animals and overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals. The charges stem from the death of a 4-year-old Maltese dog during a grooming session at Furry Babies Pet Grooming. Surveillance footage from the grooming session on March 2 shows Sing forcefully manipulating the Maltese named Kele, including striking the dog with a pair of scissors. Sing failed to administer care when Kele became unresponsive, which led to the dog’s death from respiratory failure. If

Large Scale Animal Cruelty Case Unveiled in Galloway Township

Charlie DwyerMay 27, 20230

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 833 E. Moss Mill Road. This move followed a month-long investigation into allegations of animal cruelty and neglect. The search led to the recovery of 15 dogs, 5 cats, 12 rabbits, 15 birds, 5 guinea pigs, 2 ferrets, and a number of deceased birds from severely unsanitary conditions within the residence. The animals had been denied access to clean water and food, and several were kept caged within a detached garage on the property. Due

Queens Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges Over Puppy’s Death

Adam DevineMay 16, 20230

QUEENS, NY – Paul Verite, 50, of Forest Hills, was indicted and arraigned on Monday on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, overdriving, torturing, or injuring an animal, related to the alleged repeated abuse of his female Boston Terrier, Espy. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, between September 16, 2022, and November 1, 2022, Verite subjected Espy to numerous unexplained and suspicious injuries, eventually leading to her death. Espy’s post-mortem examination revealed that she had suffered multiple blunt force injuries, including 21 fractures out of 26 ribs, indicating sustained trauma over time. Verite is ordered to return to court

Suffolk County announces fund for animal cruelty pet survivors

Adam DevineMay 9, 20230

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 animals rescued from abusive situations. The partnership was revealed during a press conference that was attended by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison, and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon. The three officials explained that FACTS would provide financial assistance for the care of animals that were rescued as part of the county’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team’s efforts. The announcement was also marked by a $10,000 donation

Georgia Woman Charged with Felony Cruelty to Animals in Delaware

Jeff JonesMay 2, 20230

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 warrant of Syniah Percell, 25, of Marietta, Georgia, who has been charged with one count of felony cruelty to animals. The incident occurred on Friday when the apartment resident left a friend, identified as Percell, in charge of their dog while they were out. Upon their return, the resident discovered the dog acting strangely, walking oddly, and with a bruise on its body. The dog was taken to

Animal cruelty charge filed against Howell man who killed pet cat

Charlie DwyerApril 6, 20230

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 killing his pet cat, named Lilith. Sanchez is now facing a third-degree Animal Cruelty charge for Unnecessarily or Cruelly Abusing a Living Animal, Resulting in its Death. The investigation into Sanchez’s actions began on Friday, when members of the Howell Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence for an unrelated matter and found the body of the cat outside the home. The subsequent investigation, conducted by the Howell Township Police Department and the Monmouth

Monmouth County man who killed murdered cat facing cruelty charges

Charlie DwyerApril 5, 20230

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 County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Sanchez is facing a third-degree Animal Cruelty charge for unnecessarily or cruelly abusing a living animal, resulting in its death. On Friday, members of the Howell Township Police Department found Lilith’s body outside Sanchez’s residence while responding to an unrelated matter. Following an investigation by the Howell Township Police Department and the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Humane Law Enforcement Division, it was determined

Dem Rep Whose Trans Child Was Charged With Assaulting A Cop Denounces ‘Cruelty’ Against Trans People

The Daily CallerMarch 29, 20230

Dem Rep Whose Trans Child Was Charged With Assaulting A Cop Denounces ‘Cruelty’ Against Trans People Harold Hutchison on March 29, 2023 Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts attacked Republicans and “preachers” Wednesday, two days after a shooting at a private Christian school. “I rise in honor of trans joy that deserves to be celebrated, not eradicated. I rise with unconditional love for my trans daughter, Riley, and I rise in solidarity with every trans Americans seeking nothing less than their inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness,” Clark said in a speech on the floor of the House of

Officials investigating after cat thrown in dumpster, tied in plastic bag

Jeff JonesFebruary 4, 20230

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD – Police in Chesapeake Beach are investigating after a cat was thrown in a dumpster, tied up in a plastic bag on Wednesday. Police reported the incident at around 4:25 p.m., when deputies with the Twin Beaches Patrol of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3900 block of Gordon Stinnett Avenue in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a cat in a dumpster. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered the cat had been tied in a plastic bag and disposed of in the dumpster. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please

Judge revokes pre-trial release of Brick women in alleged mass animal cruelty case after visit to shelter

Phil StiltonFebruary 1, 20230

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke the pre-trial release of Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58 after the couple embroiled in a mass animal cruelty case showed up at a shelter last week demanding their dogs back. Judge Guy P. Ryan approved the motion filed by the office of Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. According to Billhimer, on December 2, police officers from the Brick Township Police Department were summoned to a residence on Arrowhead Park Drive in reference to an anonymous complaint that the residents at the address were running a puppy

Animal cruelty investigation launched after viral video of dog being abused in Yonkers

Jessica WoodsJanuary 26, 20230

YONKERS, NY -An investigation has been initiated by the Yonkers Police Department into a social media video that appears to depict a man abusing a dog. In the video, the man is seen picking up the dog and throwing it into a metal garage door. The Yonkers Police Department became aware of the viral video and launched an investigation. “The Yonkers Police Department is aware of a video that surfaced on social media that showed an individual appearing to mistreat an animal within the confines of our city,” the Yonkers Police Department said today. “Yonkers Police Officers are currently investigating

Ocean County women in Brick mass animal cruelty case in trouble again

Charlie DwyerJanuary 21, 20230

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Brick Township women accused of hoarding and neglecting over one hundred dogs and 43 cats inside their home are in hot water again. Now, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is asking the court to revoke the couple’s pre-trial release. On December 3rd, Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58, were both arrested in a mass animal cruelty incident at their home, prompting a regional animal welfare and rescue response. 129 dogs and 123 cats were located and removed from the residence. The two were arrested and charged but were granted pre-trial release under New Jersey’s

Animal cruelty and torture charges filed against Philadelphia man with malnourished puppies in Queens

Adam DevineJanuary 5, 20230

NEW YORK, NY – A Philadelphia man has been charged for torture and failing to provide food and drink to a group of puppies in his possession. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said Ravon Service, 27, of Ashton Road in Philadelphia, is facing eight counts of animal abuse and torture. According to charges levied by the Queens District Attorney’s Office, “On November 26, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the defendant was stopped by a police officer near the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Furmanville Avenue for having a loud engine exhaust on the 2001 Lexus he was driving.” Officers observed a

‘Harm And Cruelty’: MSNBC Guest Claims Not Offering Asylum To Illegal Immigrants Is Against ‘Law’

The Daily CallerNovember 26, 20220

‘Harm And Cruelty’: MSNBC Guest Claims Not Offering Asylum To Illegal Immigrants Is Against ‘Law’ Harold Hutchison on November 25, 2022 An immigration attorney on MSNBC claimed the United States is breaking its own laws for not offering asylum to illegal immigrants while discussing the pending end of a Trump-era immigration policy. “There is an American law that allows for asylum. The use of title 42, a 1944 law that was done around the same time we were imprisoning Japanese-Americans in internment camps, it is a Stephen Miller special exacted to give harm and cruelty to these individuals,” Allen Orr,

Former Robins Air Force Base Daycare Employees Indicted for Cruelty to Children, Simple Battery, Failure to Report Suspected Child Abuse

DOJ PressOctober 11, 20220

MACON, Ga. – A federal grand jury has returned a 30-count indictment charging two former employees and the former director of a daycare facility located on Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, Georgia, with charges related to the alleged abuse of children in their care. Zhanay Kiana Flynn, 27, of Centerville, Georgia, is charged with 18 counts of cruelty to children in the first degree, six counts of cruelty to children in the second degree, three counts of simple battery and one count of failure to report suspected child abuse. Antanesha Mone Fritz, 29, of Tanner, Alabama, is charged with 18