Find Your Daily Voice
45°
Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Man From Region
What began as an animal cruelty investigation ended with nearly a dozen criminal charges, including seven felonies, against a man from the region.
Albany County resident Preston Wido, age 36, of Latham, was indicted on rape, robbery, and nine other charges in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Wido was initially arrested by Troy Police in April 2023 after a domestic violence investigation found that he seriously injured a 2-month-old kitten at a home in Lansingburgh, according to police.
The cat’s owner brought the animal to a veterinarian, where it was determined it had suffered a c…
Feces, Syringes: Over Dozen Dogs Found Neglected In Area Home, Police Say
Six people from the region are facing animal cruelty charges after over a dozen dogs were allegedly found neglected in filthy conditions, authorities said.
The animals were discovered at an Albany home, located on Morris Street, after Albany Police received a complaint that they were being subjected to poor living conditions, according to the department.
Officers first went to the home on Friday, March 31, where they found one adult mixed breed dog and one mixed breed puppy inside walking in a room that had urine, feces, and uncapped syringes, police said.
A 30-year-old resident, Jonathan …
Starved, Dehydrated, Semi-Conscious: Man From Area Charged In Dog's Abuse
Veterinary workers immediately knew something was wrong when a 6-year-old female pit bull arrived at an animal hospital in the region severely underweight and semi-conscious.
The dog arrived at the Capital District Veterinary Hospital in Latham on Thursday, Jan. 12, where staff determined she was hypothermic, dehydrated, and suffering from multiple puncture wounds, according to Albany Police.
Employees contacted the department’s Special Operations Unit, whose members investigate animal cruelty complaints.
Investigators determined that the dog’s owner, 24-year-old Tahir Jeffers, of Albany,…
Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Area
For over a century, families have flocked to a popular summertime event in the Hudson Valley, enjoying its thrilling rides, delicious food, and live music.
But come next year, the Orange County Fair in Middletown may have one less attraction if a neighboring town has its way.
Just days before the fair wrapped up its 2022 season, the Town of Wallkill issued a statement Friday, July 29, condemning a show that features Capuchin monkey “jockeys” riding on the backs of dogs while the dogs race.
The show, dubbed the Banana Derby, is described as a favorite among fairgoers and features multiple …
Hudson Valley Woman Accused Of Abusing, Neglecting, Starving Dog, SPCA Says
A Westchester woman is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly failing to provide adequate food, water and veterinary care for an extended period to her young pit bull, according to the SPCA.
The SPCA of Westchester announced that Yonkers resident Carletta Jenkins, age 43, has been arrested and charged following an investigation into her treatment of “Mad Dog,” who was found abused following a fire in her apartment.
On Tuesday, April 19, the Yonkers Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire on Riverview Place, where they found a young, emaciated Mad Dog inside the apartment.
Accor…
