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Ex-Rescue President Charged With Animal Cruelty Arrested In Separate Incident In New Canaan Ex-Rescue President Charged With Animal Cruelty Arrested In Separate Incident In New Canaan
Ex-Rescue President Charged With Animal Cruelty Arrested In Separate Incident In New Canaan A woman who was arrested after five dead dogs were found in her home has been arrested again following a domestic dispute. Heidi Lueders, 31, of New Canaan, was arrested around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 after New Canaan police responded to a home on Marshall Ridge Road for a report of a domestic dispute between two occupants of the home, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. Following an investigation, Lueders was charged with threatening, assault, and breach of peace.  Lueders, the past president of Bully Breed Rescue, Inc., was arrested and charged with five…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Canaan Woman Turns Herself In On Animal Cruelty Charges After Dead Dogs Found In Fairfield New Canaan Woman Turns Herself In On Animal Cruelty Charges After Dead Dogs Found In Fairfield
New Canaan Woman Turns Herself In On Animal Cruelty Charges After Dead Dogs Found In Fairfield A 31-year-old New Canaan woman who was president of an animal rescue group and is facing animal cruelty charges after police discovered numerous dog remains inside of crates has turned herself in to police. The Fairfield Police Department received a complaint of animal cruelty and responded to 37 Prince Street on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Officers discovered several carcasses that were believed to be canine remains. The Fairfield Police Detective Bureau completed an arrest warrant affidavit for the crimes of animal cruelty (five counts) and first-degree criminal damage to landlord’s property…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
New Canaan-Based Rescue Group Ex-President Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Five Dogs' Deaths New Canaan-Based Rescue Group Ex-President Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Five Dogs' Deaths
New Canaan-Based Rescue Group Ex-President Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Five Dogs' Deaths The past president of a  dog rescue group has been charged with five counts of animal cruelty following the discovery of five dead dogs in her home. A warrant for the arrest of Heidi Lueders, 31, of Fairfield, was issued after the discovery was made around 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, when members of the Fairfield Police Department responded to Prince Street for a report of animal cruelty, said Fairfield Police Lt. Lt. Robert Kalamaras. Responding officers found several animal carcasses in crates inside the home, Kalamaras said. Kalamaras said the depart…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Animal Cruelty Investigation Centers On President Of Rescue Group Based In New Canaan Animal Cruelty Investigation Centers On President Of Rescue Group Based In New Canaan
Animal Cruelty Investigation Centers On President Of Rescue Group Based In New Canaan The president of a dog rescue group based in New Canaan is under immense scrutiny after an animal cruelty investigation discovered several dogs that looked like they had died in crates inside of a Fairfield home. Heidi Lueders of Bully Breed Rescue, Inc. was said to be in the care of the five dogs that were found. However, the dogs were believed to have been sent to various sanctuaries and foster homes, according to a post on the Bully Breed Rescue Inc. website from Vice President Chris Antoine. When members and volunteers associated with Bully Breed Rescue learned of the 37 Prince St. addr…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Several Carcasses Believed To Be Dogs Found In Fairfield Home, Police Say Several Carcasses Believed To Be Dogs Found In Fairfield Home, Police Say
Several Carcasses Believed To Be Dogs Found In Fairfield Home, Police Say Several dead animals believed to be dogs were found at a Fairfield home after police received a report of animal cruelty. The animal remains were found around 4 p.m. Wednesday after the Fairfield Police Department responded to Prince Street, for a report of animal cruelty, said Fairfield Police Lt. Robert Kalamaras. Officers responded to find several animal carcasses, which are believed to be canine remains, in crates within the residence, he said. Fairfield Animal Control and detectives also responded to the house to further investigate. The remains were removed after …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dog Shot, Killed By Intruder Of Home In Fairfield County Dog Shot, Killed By Intruder Of Home In Fairfield County
Dog Shot, Killed By Intruder Of Home In Fairfield County A dog was shot and killed by an intruder in a Fairfield County home, according to News 12. Bridgeport police told News 12 the pit bull was shot by an intruder who was running through the backyard of a home on Remington Street Friday. The animal died after being shot in the head and stomach, said News 12. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Left Dog In Trunk Of Car For Half Hour In Greenwich, Police Say Woman Left Dog In Trunk Of Car For Half Hour In Greenwich, Police Say
Woman Left Dog In Trunk Of Car For Half Hour In Greenwich, Police Say A 56-year-old woman has been charged after police say they discovered that she had locked a dog in her trunk for more than 30 minutes. Linda Scalley of Wilton was arrested Wednesday by Greenwich Police after officers were called to a report of a dog in a vehicle on Grove Street in Cos Cob, said Lt. John Slusarz. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the vehicle with all of the windows closed and determined the dog was in the trunk. Once released, the dog was salivating heavily due to the heat and was in distress, Slusarz said. Scalley was given a misdemeanor summons for cruelty to…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Ran Over 'Multitude' Of Canada Geese On Purpose, CT EnCon PD Say Man Ran Over 'Multitude' Of Canada Geese On Purpose, CT EnCon PD Say
Man Ran Over 'Multitude' Of Canada Geese On Purpose, CT EnCon PD Say A Connecticut man is facing cruelty charges after being caught on video intentionally running over Canada geese over the weekend, police said. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced that Waterbury resident Moses Wilson, 70, was taken into police custody after being busted running over geese early on Sunday morning. According to police, a witness called police at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, reporting that two cars had stopped on North Main Street to let the geese cross the street near the Knotty Pine Package Store.  At that point, Moses allegedly …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drowned, Tortured Dog Found In Stamford Marina Drowned, Tortured Dog Found In Stamford Marina
Drowned, Tortured Dog Found In Stamford Marina An emaciated brown pit bull was found was found drowned and tortured by a boater at the Czescik Marina, according to the Stamford Police. The sick discovery was made by a boater in a boat slip at the city-owned marina on Stamford Harbor on Wednesday, said Stamford Sgt. Brian Butler.  Butler said the dog's legs were tied together with shoelaces, one lace was around the front legs and a second shoelace was tied around its back legs, he said. He added that the dog must have suffered horribly after being put in the water being tied up and called it "a severe act of animal cruelty." …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Employee At Fairfield County Shelter Charged With Cruelty To Animals Employee At Fairfield County Shelter Charged With Cruelty To Animals
Employee At Fairfield County Shelter Charged With Cruelty To Animals An employee of an animal shelter in the area has been arrested on two counts of animal cruelty, according to police. Krystel A. Lopez, who worked at Tails of Courage animal rescue in Danbury,  surrendered herself to Danbury Police on Monday, April 16 after learning there were active arrest warrants for her arrest stemming from two allegations of animal cruelty at the center, police said. The warrants were issued following an investigation by the State of Connecticut Animal Control in response to several complaints of sick animals being housed at Tails of Courage, 39 Smith St., police added.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen Arrested For Dragging Dog With Car In Greenwich, Police Say Teen Arrested For Dragging Dog With Car In Greenwich, Police Say
Teen Arrested For Dragging Dog With Car In Greenwich, Police Say A teen who lives in Westchester was arrested for allegedly dragging a dog on a leash with his vehicle, then tying it up and leaving it injured on the side of the road, Greenwich Police said. Alex Orozco, 18, of Port Chester, was charged Wednesday, April 4 with felony cruelty to animals for the crime which took place on Feb. 14, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. Police said Orozco took the dog after being involved in a domestic violence incident on Rodwell Avenue. After taking the mixed-breed dog, he attached it to a leash and dragged it from his vehicle, causing significant injuries,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Oxford Man Charged With Shooting, Killing Neighbor's Cat Oxford Man Charged With Shooting, Killing Neighbor's Cat
Oxford Man Charged With Shooting, Killing Neighbor's Cat OXFORD, Conn. -- An Oxford man was charged with shooting and killing his neighbor's cat because he thought it was a stray, according to state police. State police said that on Sunday, 48-year-old Craig Middendorf was annoyed at what he believed was a stray cat, so he shot and killed it in his backyard with a .22 caliber rifle. The cat ended up belonging to a neighbor, who lived next to Middendorf in a duplex on Roosevelt Drive, police said. Middendorf was charged with unlawful discharge of firearms, cruelty to animals and first-degree reckless endangerment. He was released on a $2,500 bond …

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by Casey Donahue