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'Animal Abuse In Service Of Greed': NY Duo Sentenced In Racehorse Doping Case
A veterinarian and racehorse trainer from the Hudson Valley have received their sentences for their role in a racehorse doping scheme.
Orange County Veterinarian Louis Grasso, age 65, of Pine Bush, and trainer Richard Banca, age 47, of Middletown, were sentenced to 50 months in prison, and 30 months in prison, respectively, for producing, distributing, and administering performance-enhancing drugs as part of the doping case, according to an announcement by the US Attorney's Office from Wednesday, Nov. 16.
A third man, 35-year-old trainer Rene Allard of Canada, was also sente…
Long Island Man Charged With Leaving Dog In Sub-Freezing Temps, SPCA Says
A wanted man on Long Island is facing charges for allegedly leaving his dog outside his home in sub-freezing temperatures, the SPCA announced.
Suffolk County SPCA and police officers responded to a home on 44th Street in Lindenhurst, where there was a report of a resident leaving his dog outside in a cold, unheated car with the engine off.
Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk SPCA said that the homeowner, Byron Perez, age 34, also left the dog with no ready access to food, water, or any indoor heated facility while the temperatures were between 14 and 18 degrees as it was left inside the car.
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Six Nabbed In Nassau County For Drugs, Gun, Police Say
Six people were arrested on Long Island after police conducted a search and allegedly found an assault rifle, drugs, and drug paraphernalia.
The arrest took place around midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in New Cassel, said the Nassau County Police.
According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, members conducted a search warrant at 52 4th Avenue.
During the investigation, detectives recovered an assault rifle, crack, cocaine, sedatives, opioids, ecstasy, cash, and numerous articles of drug paraphernalia.
Three pit bulls were found in the backyard living in inhumane conditions.&nb…
Suspect At Large After Cat Shot In Nassau County
A $5,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man who is wanted after shooting a cat and leaving her partially paralyzed.
Gracie, a 5-year-old feline, was found in pain in the backyard of a Glen Cove home, on Taft Place, this week, police said, and the subsequent MRI and CT scan showed that she had been shot twice.
Gracie was partially paralyzed after being shot on Long Island.Nassau County SPCA
According to police, a woman heard Gracie crying in pain outside her home at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, where she found the cat dragging her hi…
Employee Accused Of Stealing Horse, Causing Its Death At Belmont Park, Nassau DA Announces
An allegedly bitter former employee at Belmont Park on Long Island has been accused of stealing a horse and causing its death, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced.
Elmont resident Ramzan Antooa, a backstretch employee at Belmont Park, allegedly knowingly released a racehorse onto blacktop, where it fell, suffering a fatal injury, Singas said.
On Thursday, July 30, Antooa allegedly entered stable number 22 at Belmont Park and released a 2-year-old female racehorse named Pasta out of her stall, Singas stated.
When Pasta was released, it caused the horse to spook, r…
Long Island Father, Daughter, Convicted Of Abusing Handicapped Dog
A Long Island father and daughter were convicted of neglecting a handicapped dog leading to open and infected wounds, emaciation, and other severe injuries, authorities announced.
Glen Head residents Christine Bagwell, 31, and her father Gregory Bagwell, 71, were convicted of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, and failure to provide proper sustenance.
Christine Bagwell was convicted by a jury, while her father was convicted in a bench trial.
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Bagwell’s trial lasted about a month and the jury deliberated for less than…
