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Mutilated Dog 'Niva' Euthanized After Long Island Man's Abuse, DA Says
A Long Island man is accused of mutilating his dog and then foregoing veterinary care for weeks, ultimately leading to the animal’s death.
David Iglesias, age 34, of Bellport, was arraigned on animal cruelty and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, July 12, in connection with the death of his female canine, Niva.
According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, Niva was attacked by Iglesias’ other dog in November 2022, leaving her severely injured.
Instead of seeking medical care, prosecutors said Iglesias brought Niva down to his basement, cut her injured ears off, and then use…
Mother’s Intestines, Son’s Spleen Removed After Hit-Run Crash Caused By Long Island Man: DA
An accused hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a mother and her teenage son on Long Island was formally charged.
Jamal Graham, age 30, of Central Islip, was indicted on assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, July 8, in connection with the May 2023 crash.
Prosecutors said Graham was speeding in an Infiniti sedan on Hale Street in Brentwood when he ran a stop sign at Lincoln Avenue and crashed into a Nissan SUV at around 11:30 p.m. on May 29, 2023.
The driver of the Nissan, her teenage son, and her son’s friend, all suffered injuries in the crash. The woman and h…
4 Killed, 9 Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into NY Store
Four people were killed and nine others injured after an SUV crashed into a store in New York.
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The Long Island incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in Suffolk County in the hamlet of Deer Park.
The business, Hawaii Nail and Spa, is located in a strip mall at 796 Grand Blvd.
All four killed were inside the salon, according to ABC 7, which is reporting that the driver was partially conscious and rushed to the hospital.
The vehicle nearly came…