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‘Sick To Our Stomachs:’ More Than A Dozen Ducks Stolen From Sussex County Farm
A Sussex County farm is desperately seeking answers on social media after more than a dozen ducks were stolen from the property over the weekend. A total of 14 ducks of various breeds were taken from Ideal Farm and Garden on Route 15 in Lafayette sometime Saturday, according to a Sunday afternoon Facebook post from its business page. “These aren’t just petting zoo animals or livestock, these are our pets that we love, raise from babies and spend a large amount of time and money on,” reads the post. “We have learned about their needs and care to insure they are healthy and happy. We are …
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State Police: More Than 400 Animals With 'Decaying Bodies' Rescued From PA Farm
Pennsylvania State Police rescued more than 400 animals in “deplorable” conditions over the weekend, leading to felony aggravated animal cruelty charges for a Cumberland County man. Farm owner Barry Lee Orndorff, 64, of Sandbank Road in Southampton Township is accused of failing to properly care for 40 sheep, 20 goats, 40 ducklings, 40 assorted birds, 10 rabbits and a horse in his care, PA State Police said June 4. Orndorff “failed to provide necessary sustenance, potable water, clean and sanitary shelter that offers protection from the weather, and necessary veterinary care” for the anima…
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: Startled Resident Finds 10-Foot Python Atop Mahwah Condo Trash Bin
A Bergen County condo owner taking out the trash recently got a frightful scare: On top of the garbage bin was a 10-foot-long snake. The live but lethargic python had a fresh wound on its head. Its eyes were red and bloody. Police quickly found Derek McGuire, a former star track and field star turned bodybuilder who lives in the Mahwah complex. McGuire, 36, owns and operates an online business called “D-Rassic Park.” Run from his basement, it breeds and sells pythons, according to a police report. The entire episode was a sad and unfortunate situation, McGuire said. He clearly didn't mean…
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South Jersey Man Gets Community Service For Apparently Starving Newly-Adopted Dog To Death
A 36-year-old man from Mercer County has been admitted into an intervention program in an animal cruelty case, authorities said. Matthew Wydrinski of East Windsor pleaded not guilty on Thursday to an allegation that he left his pit bull dog malnourished, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. The 7-year-old pit bull later died as the result of being severely undernourished, the prosecutor said. An animal rights group launched a campaign in February 2020 in an effort to get justice for Tori, the dog that Wydrinski had apparently recently adopted and then subs…
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Dog Strangled To Death Leads To Felony Charges For 4 Pennsylvania PetSmart Employees
Four PetSmart employees in Pennsylvania have been charged with felony animal cruelty after the death of a dog, according to court documents. Julie Miller, 32 and Elizabeth Doty, 21 were assigned to the grooming area of a PetSmart in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood when A.J. Ross, local CBS Sports reporter and Pittsburgh native, came in with her 12-year-old toy poodle Kobe for a nail trim on Nov. 17, as stated in court documents. Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, she wasn’t allowed to stay in the grooming area, so Ross went to the Walgreens next door. When she returne…
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Man Gets 2 Years Probation For Driving Over 5 Geese
A 22-year-old man from Ocean County, who admitted intentionally driving over five geese, was sentenced to probation for animal cruelty, authorities said. In addition to 10 days of community service, Quintin Alec-Manning of Brick Township was sentenced to two years probation for the crime, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The prosecutor's office had sought a 90-day jail sentence, he said. Alec-Manning was sentenced on Wednesday by Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan, who also said that the defendant cannot own or work with animals during his probation. …
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'Dangerously Insane': Facebook Slams PA Man Accused Of BBQing Dog, Lighting $100 Bills On Fire
A 49-year-old Pennsylvania man was "incredibly intoxicated" and burning $100 bills in a fire pit after shooting his dog then putting it on a hot barbecue grill, recent news reports say. Northampton Township officers responding to reports of an open fire found Nikolay Lukyanchikov sitting on a bench at his Holly Knoll Drive home near a fire pit and burning couch with a gun setting $100 bills on fire with lighter fluid, according to an affidavit obtained by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once the fire was out, officers noticed an animal -- later determined to be Lukyanchikov's dog -- badly burne…
Police & Fire
Somerset County Man, 36, Convicted In Deadly Fire That Killed Cats After Argument With Ex-GF
A 36-year-old Somerset County man was convicted of aggravated arson and related charges after intentionally lighting a house with nine people on fire and causing the death of two cats. Patrick M. Hammond, of Somerville Borough, was convicted of the following charges after an April 21 non-jury bench trial, Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a joint release with other county officials: Second-degree aggravated arson Third-degree endangering another person (nine counts) Third-degree endangering the welfare of a child (four counts) Third-degree animal cruelty (two counts) Disorderly perso…
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DMX Marks Spot: Hip-Hop Legend Drops Final Track On Day He Dies
“I make moves to get me where I’m going,” DMX announces on a unique track released just hours before the hardcore hip-hop artist and actor died on Friday. DMX – whose real name was Earl Simmons – teamed up on “X Moves” with fellow legend Bootsy Collins, formerly of Parliament-Funkadelic, as well as Steve Howe, formerly of Yes and Asia, and Deep Purple dummer Ian Paice. DMX, 50, had been on life support at White Plains Hospital since suffering an overdose-induced “catastrophic” heart attack at his Westchester home a week ago Friday. "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved o…
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7 Dead Puppies Dropped On Side Of South Jersey Highway
Authorities in South Jersey are trying to figure out who dumped seven dead puppies on the side of a Route 55 entrance ramp. A driver found the multi-colored dogs around 9:45 Wednesday morning on the southbound entrance ramp off Sherman Avenue in Vineland, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said. It was not clear how the dogs died or what breed they were. “Someone in the community is aware that an individual had a litter of puppies that suddenly disappeared,” Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. “We are asking the public to give us information that will lead to identification …
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? Puppies Dumped On South Jersey Highway Ramp
Authorities in South Jersey seek the public's help identifying the person or persons responsible for dumping a litter of puppies on a highway ramp. Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said that on Wednesday at 9:44 a.m., a motorist notified the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department that there were dead puppies on an entrance ramp to State Route 55 off Sherman Avenue within the City of Vineland, Webb-McRae said. “Someone in the community is aware that an individual had a litter of puppies that suddenly disappeared," Webb-McRae said. "We are asking the …
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Rescue That Saves Dogs From Chinese Meat Trade Opening First U.S. Shelter In Jersey City
An international dog rescue group that saves dogs from the Chinese meat trade is opening its first U.S. shelter in Jersey City. The No Dogs Left Behind shelter will open at the end of March at 10 Webster Ave. The nonprofit organization rescues dogs from Chinese slaughterhouses and then provides them with medical care, before flying them to the U.S. for adoption. The Jersey City digs will serve as an all-vegan base station that will house up to nine dogs, and serve as the hub for the junior volunteer program, fostering program and social media outreach, HobokenGirl reports. The organizatio…
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