Toms River woman held on multiple animal cruelty charges
Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County woman identified as Gabriella Dauria was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Monday and is being held after authorities charged her with multiple counts…
Brooklyn man arrested after police K9 finds cocaine during traffic stop in upstate New York
OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. – A Brooklyn man was arrested Thursday after authorities discovered a significant quantity of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop on State Highway 37, police said. New York…
Laya’s Long Wait: A Loving Pup in Search of a Forever Home
Forked River, NJ – For four months, Laya has been waiting. Waiting for someone to notice her. Waiting for a family to choose her. Waiting for a home where she can finally…
Bill Spadea vows to make ivermectin available over the counter in New Jersey on ‘Day One’
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has pledged to make ivermectin available over the counter in New Jersey if elected, aligning himself with similar efforts in other states. Spadea made…
Cristian Custodio-Aquino arrested in deadly stabbing of New Jersey veterinarian
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Oregon man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a veterinarian in Cherry Hill, officials announced. Cristian Custodio-Aquino, of Portland, has been charged…
Pets reported missing after New Jersey house fire; police ask for public’s help
LEONIA, N.J. – A fire at a Leonia home Friday morning led to the escape of two pets, and police are asking for the public’s help in locating them. The fire broke…
Fire damages Toms River mobile home; all pets rescued
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mobile home on Aviary Way, prompting a multi-department response and resulting in significant damage to the structure. Fire crews…
Mozzarella’s Long Wait: Loyal Pup Hopes for a Forever Home After 18 Months
For a year and a half, Mozzarella has watched other dogs come and go, tails wagging as they leave for their new homes. He’s greeted visitors at Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter…
Dog stolen in Dorchester County, authorities seek public’s help
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen dog reported missing from the Maple Dam Road area on Sunday. Authorities have not…
Adopt Dexter: A sweet, loving pup looking for his forever family
JACKSON, NJ — Dexter, a 5-year-old Labrador/Pit Bull mix, is looking for his perfect match after returning to the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility through no fault of his own. Described as…
Lost Miniature Pinscher mix found roaming Blandina Street in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — A female Miniature Pinscher mix was found loose on Blandina Street after reportedly roaming the area for several days, according to the Utica Police Department. Officers were able to…
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Beating 10-Week-Old Puppy in Front of Young Daughter
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Pleasantville man pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple charges, including animal cruelty, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, the Atlantic County…
Fisheries commission reverses course on proposed lobster catch size increase
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has repealed key elements of a proposed rule that would have increased the minimum allowable catch size for Gulf of Maine lobster,…
First grey seal pup of the season rescued in New Jersey
STRATHMERE, N.J. — A young grey seal pup found resting at the base of the dunes in Strathmere has become the first rescued grey seal of the season, according to the Marine…
After two years, shelter dog Spice Girl finds forever home
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — After nearly two years at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, a dog named Spice Girl has finally found her forever home with shelter employee Wendy. Spice Girl,…
House Sitter Evacuates Home With Pets, Police Suspect Arsonist
DOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police are investigating an arson and a separate shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning in the 4700 block of Carlisle Road. The events took place at a…
Stafford County deputy rescues puppy from storm drain
STAFFORD, Va. — A Stafford County sheriff’s deputy rescued a 1-month-old pitbull puppy from a storm drain on Sunday evening. Deputy R.A. Peterson responded to a call at the Villages of Aquia…
Deputies rescue two Golden Doodles from I-95 in Stafford County
STAFFORD, Va. — Two male Golden Doodles were rescued from the shoulder of I-95 on Sunday afternoon by Stafford County sheriff’s deputies. Deputies R.A. Peterson and O.J. Martins responded to a report…
Cops Say Snake that Rattled Headquarters Was Bigger Than it Looks
STAFFORD, Va. — A juvenile black racer snake was removed from a restricted area of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday morning. At approximately 5:45 a.m., Major C.S. Kimmitz discovered the…
Police Bodycam Footage Shows Ohio Woman After She Killed and Ate Cat
CANTON, OH – Twitter (or X) is a crazy place. Sometimes what gets shared on X is too crazy and far out there to believe, but a video making rounds this week…
Holmdel police seek owner of found dog
HOLMDEL, N.J. — The Holmdel Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a dog found near Holmdel Road and Tulip Lane. Anyone with information is…
