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Shell-Shocked! TSA Finds Live Turtle In Man’s Pants At Newark Airport Shell-Shocked! TSA Finds Live Turtle In Man’s Pants At Newark Airport
Shell-Shocked! TSA Finds Live Turtle In Man’s Pants At Newark Airport A Pennsylvania man was caught with a turtle concealed in his pants when a Transportation Security Administration body scanner triggered an alarm near his groin on Friday, March 7 at Newark Liberty International Airport, the TSA said in a release. A pat down by an officer revealed there was something concealed in the man’s groin, the TSA said. When asked if there was something hidden in his pants, the man, a resident of East Stroudsburg, ,reached down the front of his pants and pulled out a live turtle that was wrapped in a small blue towel. The turtle was estimated to be about 5-inches in le…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Police Grapple With Aggressive Peacock In Northern Westchester Police Grapple With Aggressive Peacock In Northern Westchester
Police Grapple With Aggressive Peacock In Northern Westchester A police officer met his match when he was called upon to respond to an aggressive peacock that had been charging at residents in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Wednesday morning, June 7 in southern Yorktown, when Officer "Maximus" Uhl learned of a peacock that had been terrifying residents and was sent to respond to the matter.  According to Yorktown Police, Uhl arrived at the scene armed with a riot shield and did his best to tame the bird. However, after being on the receiving end of an attempted charge, Uhl retreated and realized he would need backup from an animal con…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Dog Bite Leads To Arrest Of Owner In Northern Westchester: Police Dog Bite Leads To Arrest Of Owner In Northern Westchester: Police
Dog Bite Leads To Arrest Of Owner In Northern Westchester: Police A 62-year-old Northern Westchester woman faces charges after a dog bite led to officers discovering her pet was unlicensed and unvaccinated, police said. Yorktown resident Patricia Sauber, age 62, was served a criminal summons for failing to license and vaccinate her dog on Tuesday, May 23, according to the Yorktown Police Department. The summons stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, April 26 just before 6 p.m., when Yorktown officers received a report of an alleged dog bite. An investigation revealed that the dog, owned by Sauber, was allegedly not licensed and had not been vaccinate…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Police and animal control in Fairfield County are warning residents to be on the lookout for wild animals in parks and woods after a dog walker was approached by a coyote. The incident took place in New Canaan around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Jeniam Meadow at Waveny Park. According to New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, a woman was walking her dog when she noticed a coyote following them about two feet behind. The woman, who knew you need to be "large and loud" when confronted by wild animals, made loud noises to try and scare the coyote away, Halm said. When that di…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Westchester Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Westchester
Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Westchester As public officials in Westchester await a court decision regarding an alleged dog mauling incident, they are also urging pet owners to keep their dogs leashed and trained.  The alleged incident involving a "dangerous dog" happened within the city of Mount Vernon on Tuesday, March 14, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Wednesday, March 29.  According to Patterson-Howard, both the complainant and dog owner involved in the incident are awaiting court proceedings and a judge's decision on whether or not there is probable cause for seizing the animal or …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Neighbor’s Dog Bites Mom, 2-Year-Old Daughter In Westchester, Police Say Neighbor’s Dog Bites Mom, 2-Year-Old Daughter In Westchester, Police Say
Neighbor’s Dog Bites Mom, 2-Year-Old Daughter In Westchester, Police Say A mother and her toddler are recovering after being bitten by a neighbor's dog in Westchester County. The incident took place in Yonkers around midnight on Monday, June 20. According to investigators, the mother and her 2-year-od daughter were walking out of their apartment building at 279 South Broadway when a pit bull named Onyx ran out of an apartment and was startled by the pair, said Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police Department. The child was bitten in the face and the mother received lacerations to her ankle and above her left eyebrow, Plitopoulos said. The owne…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Video Shows Alligator Being Captured Near School In Hudson Valley Video Shows Alligator Being Captured Near School In Hudson Valley
Video Shows Alligator Being Captured Near School In Hudson Valley Video footage has been released showing an alligator being captured near a school in the Hudson Valley. Though the video is just now being made available, the incident occurred Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 in Dutchess County outside Van Wyck Junior High School in Wappingers Falls. East Fishkill Police reported the four- to-five-foot alligator roaming around early that afternoon. "A next-door neighbor, who just happened to look out her living room window, saw the 50-pound animal scurrying from a culvert and into the parking lot of the nearby school and immediately called 911," Daily Vo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Dog Attack In Area, Police Say Man Charged After Dog Attack In Area, Police Say
Man Charged After Dog Attack In Area, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged after two of his dogs allegedly got loose and attacked a miniature horse. Brian Andronaco Sr., age 58, was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 19, in Wilton. He was charged with two counts of having a nuisance animal, roaming dog, and a failure to comply with a restraining order, said Lieutenant Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police. Phillipson said officers responded to 140 Kellogg drive around 2:30 p.m., for a report of a dog attacking a miniature horse. When officers arrived, they found two dogs who had gotten loose and were involved in the attack, Ph…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Residents On Alert After Reports Of Bears Killing Chickens In New Canaan Residents On Alert After Reports Of Bears Killing Chickens In New Canaan
Residents On Alert After Reports Of Bears Killing Chickens In New Canaan Animal Control officers in Connecticut are warning residents to be on alert after bears reportedly got into an area chicken coop, killing at least two of them. In Fairfield County, the New Canaan Police Department issued a warning after bears killed multiple chickens as they prepare to fatten themselves up before hibernating for the winter. Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm said the coop was broken into sometime overnight between Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, and two chickens were killed, one of which was partially consumed. This is believed to be the first incident with a bear i…

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by Zak Failla
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Warning Issued For Coyote Acting 'Aggressively' In Residential Stamford Neighborhood Warning Issued For Coyote Acting 'Aggressively' In Residential Stamford Neighborhood
Warning Issued For Coyote Acting 'Aggressively' In Residential Stamford Neighborhood Police are warning residents in a Stamford neighborhood to watch out for a coyote described as "aggressive." There have been reports of household pets taken in the Cove Road area of the city when they are unattended outdoors.  "We are advising EXTREME caution with this animal," the Stamford Police Department said. Police are also warning residents not to approach the animal and to keep an eye on all pets and children while outdoors. Residents who do spot the animal are asked to call 911 immediately. The department is working with Stamford Animal Control to locate and remove the animal.…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Cat Who Scratched New Canaan Resident Under Quarantine Until Owner Is Located Cat Who Scratched New Canaan Resident Under Quarantine Until Owner Is Located
Cat Who Scratched New Canaan Resident Under Quarantine Until Owner Is Located Police in New Canaan are attempting to locate the owner of a cat that is now under quarantine after accidentally scratching a Fairfield County resident. Animal Control officers in New Canaan issued an alert on Monday, Aug. 10, after they found a cat in the Husted Lane area who scratched an area resident on Friday, Aug. 7. The cat (pictured above) is currently under quarantine and will remain so until its owner is located. Police described the cat as a female domestic short-hair tai-color tabby with a distinct black collar with skulls and crossbones on it. Anyone who recognizes the cat or …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Facing Rabies Shots If Dog Who Bit Him Can't Be Found, New Canaan Police Say 12-Year-Old Facing Rabies Shots If Dog Who Bit Him Can't Be Found, New Canaan Police Say
12-Year-Old Facing Rabies Shots If Dog Who Bit Him Can't Be Found, New Canaan Police Say A young boy is facing rabies shots if animal control officers in Fairfield County can't locate a dog who bit the child at an area park. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 13, at the Kiwanis Park in New Canaan. According to Halm, the 12-year-old New Canaan boy was bitten by one of two leashed dogs in the park,  said New Canaan Police Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. The dog was described as a medium-size black mix and the second a medium grey and black dog of unknown breed.  The dog walker was described as a white female with light hair and middle-aged, Ha…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Bear Sighting Reported In Ridgefield New Bear Sighting Reported In Ridgefield
New Bear Sighting Reported In Ridgefield Some area residents received an unexpected visitor, as a bear took a stroll through a local neighborhood. Animal Control officers from the Ridgefield Police Department received a report at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, of a black bear that was making the rounds on High Ridge Avenue. Police said that the bear was spotted walking down the roadway, though it did not present any danger as it headed south on High Ridge Avenue. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was alerted, and the bear shuffled off without incident. Officials warned that bears are…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area
Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area As fall slowly begins to transition into winter, animal control officials in Fairfield County are warning that there may be an increase in deer and coyote activity in the area. The New Canaan Police Department issued an alert warning that “the hunting and breeding has these animals on the move.  Residents should be alert on the roadways and protect their pets from possible encounters with buck and coyote. “Southwest residents should not let their guard down despite the continued leg-hold trapping and killing of coyote in their neighborhoods.” Earlier this month, a small dog on a leash…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Owner Of Loose Dog Running Around Northern Westchester Store Charged Owner Of Loose Dog Running Around Northern Westchester Store Charged
Owner Of Loose Dog Running Around Northern Westchester Store Charged The owner of a loose dog running around the premises of a Lowe's store in Westchester ended up with a ticket and a date to appear in court. The incident took place on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Yorktown, when police received a call from a Lowe's employee that a dog was "running at large," on the premises. Once on the scene, officers found a blond-colored lab-mixed type dog running around the store. The dog's owner, Darly Bravo, 21, of Yorktown, was located and issued a ticket for the violation of allowing dogs to run at large. She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 21. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area It only took a day for a lost potbelly pig to be reunited with her owner in Fairfield County. The pig, sorry, don't know her name, was found at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, wandering in the area of Barrack and Grandview in Ridgefield, said Ridgefield Police Department Animal Control Officer Kris Zulkeski. Zulkeski took the pig back to animal control and snapped a picture and posted it to Facebook in hopes of finding its owner. After more than 900 shares, the pig's owner was found and the two were reunited on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  "This is the first pig I have found in Ridgefield," Zulkes…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Unleashed German Shepherd Bites Dog In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Charged After Unleashed German Shepherd Bites Dog In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Charged After Unleashed German Shepherd Bites Dog In Northern Westchester, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he allowed his dog to run at large in Northern Westchester, which resulted in a dog bite. Yorktown Police say Ernesto Vargas, 50, of Yorktown was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 18 after he allegedly allowed his dog to run at large in the area of Frost Road. Police say they received a call from a resident stating that a dog was running at large in the area on Friday, Aug. 23 around 6 p.m. Further investigation revealed that a brown- and black-colored German Shepherd, found to be owned by Vargas, was running off-leash on Frost Road, resulting in a bite…

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by Valerie Musson
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431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home 431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home
431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home A 431-pound bear was euthanized after entering a home in Connecticut, confronting the homeowner and then ransacking the kitchen and dining room. The incident took place early Saturday morning, April 20 when a Simsbury homeowner walked into his kitchen and was met by the huge bear who was looking for food, said Lee Sawyer, spokesman for Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The homeowner immediately left the home and called the police who contacted DEEP officials.  While inside the home, the bear broke windows and flooded the kitchen and dining room after either break…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman, 36, Charged With Allowing Dog To Run Loose In Northern Westchester Woman, 36, Charged With Allowing Dog To Run Loose In Northern Westchester
Woman, 36, Charged With Allowing Dog To Run Loose In Northern Westchester A 36-year-old woman surrendered herself to police in Westchester after her dog allegedly went rogue and was caught “running at large” in Yorktown. Investigators at the Yorktown Police Department received a call shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, from a Stony Street resident reporting that a dog was running loose in the area near Stony Manor Court. Police said that a Community Service Worker was dispatched to the area, where it was determined that a Lhasa Also dog owned by Yorktown resident Lisa Garofalo was running at large in the neighborhood. The investigation led to a criminal…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester
Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found In Westchester Do you know them? A Fairfield County resident found the two dogs roaming in the southern Westchester County area.  "Although these dogs most likely are from out of state, we are hoping the owner will see this post through social media," the Ridgefield Police Department said. The two dogs are: Chocolate Brown female chihuahua, no chip, no collar  Salt and pepper wire haired chihuahua female, no chip, no collar. Anyone with information about the dogs, please call Animal Control at 203-431-2711. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop
Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop Firefighters along with the help of Good Samaritans were able to save almost 100 puppies when a fire broke in a warehouse attached to a local pet store in Danbury. The fire was reported around 8:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan., 3, a fire was reported on Lake Avenue Extension in the area of the "Puppy Love" building, said the Danbury Fire Department on Facebook. When approaching the scene Engine 26 could see the heavy fire from Kenosia Avenue, causing Lt. Mark Miguel to transmit a second alarm.  Deputy Chief Steve Williams arrived and took command, finding a fully involved 100 x 50-foot warehouse b…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By NYPD They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By NYPD
They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By Nypd Following numerous reported sightings in and around the suburbs of New York City, NYPD officers were called to duty and able to corral a so-called “vicious animal” that was on the loose. Members of the New York Police Department received a report early on Sunday morning, Dec. 23 of the “vicious animal,” prompting the response. Police said that first responders were able to barricade the coyote on Pier 59 in Chelsea with barriers and the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit was able to safely tranquilize it. Once subdued, police were able to transport the coyote to the Brooklyn Animal Shelter with…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester
New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Have you seen it? There's a bear on the prowl near the border of Northern Westchester and Putnam. Peekskill Police dispatch said it's likely just one bear who was spotted multiple times Wednesday morning is moving around the area of Park Street. An animal control officer is making the bear is not bothering anyone, police said. Another bear, probably the same one, visited a home in Garrison (about eight miles north of Peekskill) on Tuesday. During that stop, the bear checked out the garbage can and just kind of wondered around nice and calm before heading out.  Related story - Bear With …

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Coyote Sighting Causes Lock-In At Several Schools In Westchester Coyote Sighting Causes Lock-In At Several Schools In Westchester
Coyote Sighting Causes Lock-In At Several Schools In Westchester Several Westchester schools were put on lock-in Thursday following a coyote sighting on school property. The coyote was seen around 10:45 a.m. Thursday on the Greenburgh school district's Warburg campus on Hartsdale Avenue which includes the Woodlands Middle/High School, Lee F. Jackson School, and the Early Childhood Program. As a precaution, the schools were placed in lock-in, which means no one including staff and students can leave the buildings, the district said in a Facebook post. The RJ Bailey and Highview schools were not impacted by the lock-in. District officials assured parents…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Leaving Dog Alone In Hot Car In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Charged With Leaving Dog Alone In Hot Car In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Charged With Leaving Dog Alone In Hot Car In Northern Westchester, Police Say A dog was left alone panting in a heated car, without water, in Yorktown prompting police intervention to help rescue him. An Animal Control officer and member of the Yorktown Police Department were dispatched to Crompond Road at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, where there was a report of an unattended dog that had been left in a car. Upon arrival, police said that the officers found a small brown and white dog inside a parked, unattended vehicle in an area parking lot. The car was in direct sunlight, and officers measured the temperature at 80 degrees, while the inside of the car …

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by Zak Failla
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Bat Found In New Canaan Tests Positive For Rabies Bat Found In New Canaan Tests Positive For Rabies
Bat Found In New Canaan Tests Positive For Rabies A bat found inside a New Canaan home that tested positive for rabies is one of six bats that have been captured inside town residences since July 1. The residents of the Tommys Lane home where the bat was found in a bedroom, have been advised to receive a series of rabies shots, said New Canaan Police Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. "Shots are a must," Halm said. "You never know if you have been bitten or exposed to saliva from the bat. It's like a spider bite, you might receive one and not even realize it, especially while asleep." The other five bats found tested…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Mallard, 10 Ducklings Rescued From Hudson Valley Shopping Center Mallard, 10 Ducklings Rescued From Hudson Valley Shopping Center
Mallard, 10 Ducklings Rescued From Hudson Valley Shopping Center Oh, quack. A mallard duck and her 10 little ducklings almost got squished Wednesday when they took refuge under a car in the parking lot of a local shopping center.  But no worries, the Ramapo Police Department, along with the city's animal control officer, and a couple Good Samaritans quickly came to the rescue and were able, with quite a bit of effort, to rescue all the ducks. Once captured and put in a box, the family was relocated to a nearby stream out of harm's way. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester
Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Multiple sightings of a black bear were reported Saturday in Northern Westchester near the Putnam border. The Yorktown Police Department received the reports of a black bear along the Route 202 (Crompond Road) corridor near BJ's, Lexington Avenue, Sylvan Glen Park Preserve, the Yorktown Paw Park and Stony Street. There is no indication that the bear is sick or injured, Yorktown Police said.  Yorktown police officers and the Yorktown Animal Control Officer responded. Authorities are offering a series of tips in case of a close encounter with a bear: Remain calm and avoid sudden movements…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'Getaway' Goats Make Quick Exit In Hudson Valley 'Getaway' Goats Make Quick Exit In Hudson Valley
'Getaway' Goats Make Quick Exit In Hudson Valley You have goat to be kidding me. It's no joke. Police in the Hudson Valley responded to a report of goats in a resident's backyard. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department were dispatched to an Airmont home on Monday morning, where a resident reported that there were two goats in her backyard she couldn’t get to go away. Police said that officers responded to the home, but were unable to corral the goats, who went on to run into a nearby wooded area in the vicinity of Regina Road and South Monsey Road.  There have been no further reports to police of the missing animals, who were spotte…

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by Zak Failla
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German Shepherd Quarantined After Getting Loose, Biting Man In Westchester German Shepherd Quarantined After Getting Loose, Biting Man In Westchester
German Shepherd Quarantined After Getting Loose, Biting Man In Westchester A German Shepherd will be detained for several days after it got loose from its Scarsdale home and bit a local resident who was passing by over the weekend. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to a Walworth Avenue residence on Saturday night, where there was a report of a local homeowner who alerted police that he was walking in the area of Huntington Avenue and Brewster Road at approximately 6:45 p.m. when he was approached by a large black dog that ran at him and circled around him. Police said that the dog began biting his hand and jumped on his back, ripping his shir…

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by Zak Failla
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Coyote Kills Puppy In New Canaan Coyote Kills Puppy In New Canaan
Coyote Kills Puppy In New Canaan While there have been 11 bobcat sightings in New Canaan recently, its Police Department is pretty certain Friday night's fatal attack on a puppy involved a coyote. "I'm assuming it was a coyote," New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm told Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 10. "They're very territorial and it was late at night." The small, 5-month-old puppy was killed along Smith Ridge Road, not far from a country club golf course.  "Our pets are always at risk,'' Halm said. 

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by Jon Craig