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17-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brutal,' 'Sadistic,' 'Heinous' Beating Of Cat On Long Island 17-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brutal,' 'Sadistic,' 'Heinous' Beating Of Cat On Long Island
17-Year-Old Nabbed For 'Brutal,' 'Sadistic,' 'Heinous' Beating Of Cat On Long Island A former high school student has been arrested for animal cruelty after police saw a video of him beating a cat with a metal bar. The 17-year-old boy, who was a student at Brentwood High School during the alleged crime, was arrested on Sunday, March 3. According to the Suffolk County SPCA, the original incident occurred in September 2023, after someone reported a video the suspected student and his friends posted on social media. In the video, the boy can be seen on the grounds of Brentwood High School, holding a metal bar with a black cat nearby. He then beat the cat with the bar for…
Beheaded Chicken, Goat Head Found At Long Island Cemeteries; Reward Offered For Answers Beheaded Chicken, Goat Head Found At Long Island Cemeteries; Reward Offered For Answers
Beheaded Chicken, Goat Head Found At Long Island Cemeteries; Reward Offered For Answers Authorities are investigating after several dead, mutilated animals were discovered at two Long Island cemeteries. The first incident was reported on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Middle Island’s Union Cemetery, located on Middle Country Road. A man was walking his dog near the cemetery’s entrance when he found a bag containing a beheaded chicken and chunks of coconut, according to the Suffolk County SPCA. Detectives responded to the cemetery and found a variety of fruits, vegetables, and candles, along with the skeletal remains of a goat head. Their theory is that the items were part of an anima…
Duo Abandons Cat, Caught By Good Samaritan On Long Island: Police Duo Abandons Cat, Caught By Good Samaritan On Long Island: Police
Duo Abandons Cat, Caught By Good Samaritan On Long Island: Police Two Long Island women were charged with abandoning a six-year-old cat outside of a deserted building, according to authorities. On Monday, Aug. 28, the Suffolk County SPCA announced that two women from Bohemia have been charged with abandonment and conspiracy after they allegedly stranded their cat on the road in July 2023. On Monday, July 10 just before 4 p.m., 43-year-old Jillian Fitzpatrick and 69-year-old Janine Albrecht were caught by a Good Samaritan abandoning their cat Rocky. The duo dropped the six-year-old black cat off at the end of South Denver Avenue, just a few hundred fee…
Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce
Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce A Long Island man faces multiple animal cruelty charges when his dog died after allegedly being left in a car on a hot day, authorities announced. On Monday, Aug. 7, the Suffolk County SPCA announced the charges against Raymond Gonzalez, a 60-year-old North Amityville resident, for his alleged role in the death of Koko, his one-and-a-half-year-old dog. According to Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, Gonzalez left the German shepherd-husky mix alone inside a car on a hot day. After several hours, Koko was discovered to be dead. In addition to the animal cruelty charges, Gonzalez was …
'Satanistic Ritual': Reward Upped For Information Relating To 'Gruesome' Long Island Incident 'Satanistic Ritual': Reward Upped For Information Relating To 'Gruesome' Long Island Incident
'Satanistic Ritual': Reward Upped For Information Relating To 'Gruesome' Long Island Incident Officials have renewed calls for information related to a disturbing incident involving severed goat heads behind a Long Island eatery. On Thursday, July 13, the Suffolk County SPCA offered a new tactic in hopes to get closer to catching the person responsible for what it described as “a satanistic ritual.” Read the original story: 'Ritualistic Sacrifice': 'Gruesome' Goat Remains Found Behind Farmingdale Eatery, Police Say In addition to the $2,000 put up by the SPCA, the department announced that the New York State Humane Association has provided an additional $1,000 reward to anyon…
'Ritualistic Sacrifice': 'Gruesome' Goat Remains Found Behind Long Island Eatery, Police Say 'Ritualistic Sacrifice': 'Gruesome' Goat Remains Found Behind Long Island Eatery, Police Say
'Ritualistic Sacrifice': 'Gruesome' Goat Remains Found Behind Long Island Eatery, Police Say Two decapitated goats, along with other items, were found behind a Long Island fast food restaurant in what SPCA detectives have deemed a “gruesome discovery.” On Thursday, June 29, Suffolk County SPCA Detectives were called to 96 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, where they discovered the remains of two decapitated goats in plastic bags behind a Burger King. Along with the remains, Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross reported that detectives found other items that “would suggest a ritualistic animal sacrifice.” “All too many times these gruesome finds are discovered not only by adults bu…
Cocaine Chihuahuas: Long Island Man Arrested, Allegedly Drugged Puppies, SPCA Says Cocaine Chihuahuas: Long Island Man Arrested, Allegedly Drugged Puppies, SPCA Says
Cocaine Chihuahuas: Long Island Man Arrested, Allegedly Drugged Puppies, SPCA Says A Long Island man has been arrested and charged after his puppies were found to have ingested cocaine and fentanyl, officials reported. Port Jefferson Station resident Adam Dziomba, aged 53, was arrested on Friday, June 16 for animal cruelty charges, detectives with the Suffolk County SPCA announced. SPCA officers responded to a local animal hospital to find that Dziomba’s two chihuahua puppies, Freddy and Tonto, were suffering symptoms of a cocaine overdose. The puppies are both 15 weeks old. Narcan was given to the dogs to reverse the overdoses, as cocaine can be lethal to dogs. …
Animal Cruelty: Long Island Man Charged For Neglecting Dog, SPCA Says Animal Cruelty: Long Island Man Charged For Neglecting Dog, SPCA Says
Animal Cruelty: Long Island Man Charged For Neglecting Dog, SPCA Says A Long Island man has been charged after he allegedly severely neglected his 5-year-old dog. The Suffolk County SPCA announced on Monday, May 15 that Naheem A. Scafe, aged 31, of Amityville, was charged with one count of animal cruelty. SPCA officers allegedly responded to the Babylon Animal Shelter, where they saw Dollar, a 5-year-old bulldog. Dollar was severely emaciated and neglected and had been brought to the shelter by Animal Control covered in urine, dirt, and filth. When examined, officials found that Dollar had sores on his tongue, urine scalding to his scrotum, and inflamma…
Man Kicks Dog To Death, Threatens Owner, Police Say Man Kicks Dog To Death, Threatens Owner, Police Say
Man Kicks Dog To Death, Threatens Owner, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly fatally injuring a dog and threatening the dog's owner. The incident began in Suffolk County on Tuesday, Dec. 20 when an animal hospital reported a suspicious death of a dog to the SPCA in Holbrook. An investigation by SPCA detectives led to the arrest of Scott A. Walker, age 44, of Holbrook on Wednesday, Jan. 11 by Suffolk County SPCA with the assistance of Suffolk County Police. The investigation included a forensic necropsy of the dog known as Jager, which determined that Walker had kicked the dog at his residence, located on Dolphi…
Amityville Woman, Massapequa Resident Charged With Animal Abandonment Amityville Woman, Massapequa Resident Charged With Animal Abandonment
Amityville Woman, Massapequa Resident Charged With Animal Abandonment Two women are facing charges after allegedly abandoning several cats at a Long Island park. The Suffolk County SPCA said Crystal Cahill, age 39, of Amityville, and Catherine Gropper, age 32, of Massapequa, in Nassau County, trapped cats in East Islip under the pretense of neutering and returning the cats, but instead left three adult cats in Tanner Park in Copiague. The pair was charged with three counts each of animal abandonment and once count of conspiracy to commit a crime, both misdemeanors. Cahill and Gropper are scheduled to appear in First District Court in Central Islip on Thursd…
NY Guide Dog Trainer Charged In Animal's Hot Car Death NY Guide Dog Trainer Charged In Animal's Hot Car Death
NY Guide Dog Trainer Charged In Animal's Hot Car Death A New York woman tasked with training service guide dogs is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving a dog in a hot car, causing the animal’s death. Long Island resident Jodi Meyers, age 51, of Lake Grove in Suffolk County, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and failing to provide proper shelter and air for a 3-year-old black Labrador retriever named Milton. Meyers, an employee at the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, located in Smithtown, took the dog out for training in July 2022 and left the animal inside a crate in a work van, according to the Suffolk County SPCA. Ou…
SPCA Investigates Animal Sacrifice After Decapitated Goats, Chickens Found In Melville SPCA Investigates Animal Sacrifice After Decapitated Goats, Chickens Found In Melville
SPCA Investigates Animal Sacrifice After Decapitated Goats, Chickens Found In Melville An animal sacrifice investigation is underway after the remains of five decapitated chickens and two decapitated goats were found on the side of a Long Island road. The Suffolk County SPCA received an alert from the Suffolk County Police Department on Sunday, Sept. 11, that dead animals were found in black plastic garbage bags in Melville, the SPCA reported. The remains were found on the side of Round Swamp Road about 100 feet south of Exit 39 of the Northern State Parkway, according to the report. Fruits and vegetables were also found at the location, authorities said. Suffolk County SPC…
Suffolk County SPCA Offers $5K Reward For Info After Lynx Captured In Central Islip Suffolk County SPCA Offers $5K Reward For Info After Lynx Captured In Central Islip
Suffolk County SPCA Offers $5K Reward For Info After Lynx Captured In Central Islip A reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who owned a lynx that was captured on Long Island last month. The Suffolk County SPCA announced the $5,000 reward on Thursday, Aug. 11, following the capture of the Eurasian lynx by the Suffolk County Police Department on Friday, July 29. The lynx was reportedly roaming the streets in Central Islip for three days. The animal was transferred to the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown. The SPCA said possessing these animals is prohibited without a special license in New York State…
'They Do Not Make Good Pets': 9-Year-Old Alligator Surrenders To Suffolk County SPCA 'They Do Not Make Good Pets': 9-Year-Old Alligator Surrenders To Suffolk County SPCA
'They Do Not Make Good Pets': 9-Year-Old Alligator Surrenders To Suffolk County SPCA A 9-year-old alligator named Zachary was turned over to authorities on Long Island by an owner who purchased the reptile in another state. The 5-foot-long American alligator was surrendered to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA, the SPCA announced on Thursday, Aug. 4. The owner did not have a permit to own the animal in New York and could no longer care for the alligator, the authorities said.  The SPCA said Zachary will be taken to a licensed wildlife sanctuary. "Alligators do not make good pets, are a danger to the public, a…
West Babylon Man Accused Of Leaving Dog Alone Outside During Severe Heat Advisory West Babylon Man Accused Of Leaving Dog Alone Outside During Severe Heat Advisory
West Babylon Man Accused Of Leaving Dog Alone Outside During Severe Heat Advisory A Long Island man was charged after authorities said he left his dog restrained outdoors during a severe heat advisory. The Suffolk County SPCA said 25-year-old Ismaylin Batista was charged with violating the Suffolk County Code after SPCA detectives determined he left his pit bull outdoors in his yard while he was not home. The SPCA reported that Blue was left retrained with a leash that was about two to three feet long during a severe heat advisory. Batista surrendered to SPCA detectives on Friday, July 22, and he is set to appear in court on Thursday, Aug. 11, according to the repo…
Huntington Station Woman Accused Of Abandoning Cat Outside Of Closed Animal Hospital Huntington Station Woman Accused Of Abandoning Cat Outside Of Closed Animal Hospital
Huntington Station Woman Accused Of Abandoning Cat Outside Of Closed Animal Hospital A 60-year-old woman is charged with animal abandonment for allegedly leaving her 9-year-old cat at a closed Long Island animal hospital. Darcy Beard, of Huntington Station, is charged with the misdemeanor for driving up to Dix Hills Animal Hospital while it was closed and abandoning her cat, named Lavender Rose, in a cat carrier at the location, according to the Suffolk County SPCA. Beard surrendered to SPCA detectives on Wednesday, July 6, the SPCA said.  She is set to appear in court on Tuesday, July 26, according to the announcement. The Suffolk County SPCA asked anyone who witnes…
Amityville Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says Amityville Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says
Amityville Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says A woman on Long Island is facing charges for allegedly abandoning her 4-year-old dog in a dilapidated home, SPCA officials announced. Roy Gross, the Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA announced that after a joint investigation between his organization and the Amityville Police Department, a woman was arrested for neglecting Blue, her Cane Corso blue pit bull mix dog. Gross said that Amityville resident Lisa Dunn, age 56, was charged with one count of animal cruelty for allowing her dog to remain in an abandoned home strewn with feces, urine, garbage, wasted food, and insects. Police noted t…
Huntington Woman Charged For Allegedly Abusing 1-Year-Old Dog, SPCA Says Huntington Woman Charged For Allegedly Abusing 1-Year-Old Dog, SPCA Says
Huntington Woman Charged For Allegedly Abusing 1-Year-Old Dog, SPCA Says A Long Island woman is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly neglecting her 1-year-old puppy, authorities announced. Huntington resident Earline Milligan, age 42, was charged by Suffolk County SPCA detectives with one count of animal cruelty, officials announced on Tuesday, May 31. An investigation into reported animal abuse led to the arrest of Milligan, who is charged with neglecting the young pit bull mix who was in her care. According to SPCA officials, Milligan allowed her dog, Simba, to become severely emaciated and to suffer from multiple infected open sores all over its body …
Lindenhurst Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Endangering Welfare Of A Child, Suffolk SPCA Says Lindenhurst Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Endangering Welfare Of A Child, Suffolk SPCA Says
Lindenhurst Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Endangering Welfare Of A Child, Suffolk SPCA Says A Long Island man is facing multiple charges for allegedly abusing his dog in front of a small child, SPCA investigators announced. The Suffolk County SPCA announced the arrest of a Lindenhurst man who allegedly threw his 1-year-old female Maltese dog to the ground, injuring its paw in front of a minor. The dog who was abused by the Lindenhurst man.Suffolk County SPCA Suffolk SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that detectives have charged West Minerva Road resident Zubair Ashraf, age 39, with one count of animal cruelty and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors. It …
Lindenhurst Man Charged With Leaving Dog In Sub-Freezing Temps, SPCA Says Lindenhurst Man Charged With Leaving Dog In Sub-Freezing Temps, SPCA Says
Lindenhurst 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. …
Suffolk County Man Charged With Keeping Dogs Outside In Freezing Cold Suffolk County Man Charged With Keeping Dogs Outside In Freezing Cold
Suffolk County Man Charged With Keeping Dogs Outside In Freezing Cold A Long Island man is facing a misdemeanor charge for keeping dogs penned up outside his home during the recent cold spell that saw temperatures dip near the single digits, the SPCA announced. Officers from the Suffolk County SPCA announced that Melville resident Michael Kaplow, age 71, was charged with leaving his four dogs outside in sub-freezing temperatures during the recent run of cold weather. Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that officers responded to Rope Court in Melville this week and found four dogs penned in a fenced-off area in the yard with no access to indoors or a hea…
SPCA Charges Long Island Woman With Animal Cruelty For Mistreating Dog SPCA Charges Long Island Woman With Animal Cruelty For Mistreating Dog
SPCA Charges Long Island Woman With Animal Cruelty For Mistreating Dog Investigators from the SPCA on Long Island arrested a woman who is facing an animal cruelty charge after being arrested for allegedly neglecting her mistreated dog. In Suffolk County, SPCA detectives charged Marylyn Richards, age 58, of West Babylon, on Friday, Oct. 22 following an investigation into allegations that she failed to provide her dog with veterinary care and grooming which caused the dog severe pain, discomfort, and suffering. Roy Gross, the Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA, said that Richards neglected Minni, a female Maltese, which was extremely matted and covered with feces,…
Reward Offered By SPCA After Rooster Found Abandoned On Long Island Reward Offered By SPCA After Rooster Found Abandoned On Long Island
Reward Offered By SPCA After Rooster Found Abandoned On Long Island The SPCA is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of a person who abandoned a malnourished rooster on Long Island. The Suffolk County SPCA located an abandoned rooster on Thursday, Oct. 14 that had been left along the side of the roadway at the intersection of Whiskey Road and Creekside Drive in Middle Island. According to SPCA investigators, the young rooster was found to be thirsty and hungry and most likely recently abandoned with no food or water available. In response, the SPCA has offered a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of whoever abandon…
No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County
No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County After spending months on the run on Long Island, the elusive “Barney the Bull” has finally been captured, the SPCA announced. At approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, the bull - which has been on the loose since July - was captured by Mike Stura of the Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, at the former duck farm located on Barnes Road in Moriches.  Barney was first seen by the public on Tuesday, July 20 after he escaped from a slaughterhouse. He was later seen running through residential neighborhoods in Moriches and Mastic but had eluded capture until Wednesday night. The bull…
Long Island Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says Long Island Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says
Long Island Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says SPCA detectives on Long Island busted a man for animal cruelty following an investigation into an abused dog. Roy Gross, the Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA announced that on Saturday, Sept. 4, detectives arrested Patchogue resident Reed Lewis, age 29, following an investigation into reports of an abused animal. According to the SPCA, Lewis failed to provide necessary sustenance, including food and veterinary care, to his 3-year-old pit bull, “Princess.” When investigators examined the dog, they found her to be severely underweight with her ribs and bones clearly visible and with pus com…
Reward Offered BY Suffolk County SPCA After Rabbits Found Abandoned At Area Park Reward Offered BY Suffolk County SPCA After Rabbits Found Abandoned At Area Park
Reward Offered BY Suffolk County SPCA After Rabbits Found Abandoned At Area Park A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a person who abandoned five rabbits at a Long Island park. The Suffolk County SPCA issued a $2,000 reward as they seek information regarding a complaint of five domestic rabbits that were abandoned in Greentree Park on the corner of Atrium and Radburn Lane, Farmingville. Officials said that the rabbits were left in a diaper box while noting that “domestic rabbits cannot survive in the wild.” The investigation into the abandoned rabbits is ongoing and Suffolk County SPCA detectives are currently canvassing the area for …
Long Island Woman Charged With Abandoning More Than A Dozen Cats, SPCA Says Long Island Woman Charged With Abandoning More Than A Dozen Cats, SPCA Says
Long Island Woman Charged With Abandoning More Than A Dozen Cats, SPCA Says A Long Island woman with a history of animal cruelty was arrested and is facing charges for allegedly abandoning more than a dozen cats, authorities announced. Suffolk County SPCA detectives arrested a Mastic woman on Monday, Aug. 3, and charged her with animal abandonment, the organization announced on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Roy Gross the Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA said that after an investigation by SPCA officers, it was determined that Donna Spall, age 59, had left her cats without care for two weeks. Spall was charged with 13 counts of animal abandonment. Gross noted tha…
Barney The Bull: SPCA On Long Island Arrange 'Forever Home' For Escaped Bovine Barney The Bull: SPCA On Long Island Arrange 'Forever Home' For Escaped Bovine
Barney The Bull: SPCA On Long Island Arrange 'Forever Home' For Escaped Bovine Eight days later, Barney, the elusive bull on Long Island is still on the loose, though the SPCA has big plans or his future. The Suffolk County SPCA said that days after the bull escaped from being slaughtered, police reached out to SPCA Chief Roy Gross to coordinate with the rescue groups to help safely capture “Barney” and send it to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue. Gross said that Mike Stura of the sanctuary has agreed to provide a forever home for Barney on his 232-acre property in Wantage, New Jersey. Mike SturaSuffolk County SPCA Stura has been on site for the last eight …
Long Island Couple Nabbed For Abandoning 30 Rabbits, SPCA Says Long Island Couple Nabbed For Abandoning 30 Rabbits, SPCA Says
Long Island Couple Nabbed For Abandoning 30 Rabbits, SPCA Says A red flag that was raised by an animal rescue group on Long Island led to the arrest of an area couple who allegedly abandoned more than two dozen rabbits, many of which were found dead, authorities announced. Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross announced that on Sunday, July 11, a couple from Ridge was arrested and charged for violations of Agriculture and Markets law. Specifically, Kathi Willi, age 59, and William Melton, age 52, of Woodlot Road, were charged with 30 misdemeanor counts of animal abandonment. Gross said that on Monday, July 5, the SPCA was contacted by an animal rescue …
SPCA Charges Long Island Man With Animal Cruelty For Allegedly Abusing Dog SPCA Charges Long Island Man With Animal Cruelty For Allegedly Abusing Dog
SPCA Charges Long Island Man With Animal Cruelty For Allegedly Abusing Dog A Long Island man is facing charges for allegedly abusing a dog in his care that he left outside without adequate food or water, authorities announced. Roy Gross, the chief of the Suffolk County SPCA, said that Middle Island resident Sheldon Badgett, age 49, was arrested on Thursday, July 8, and charged with animal cruelty following an investigation that determined he failed to provide his dog with food, water, and shelter. Specifically, Badgett was charged with violations of Agriculture and Markets law after an investigation found he had left his dog outdoors, unattended, on a six-foot cha…
Long Island Woman Accused Of Abandoning Dog Long Island Woman Accused Of Abandoning Dog
Long Island Woman Accused Of Abandoning Dog A Long Island woman is facing charges for allegedly abusing and abandoning a 1-year-old dog, according to SPCA officials. Kings Park resident Alana Piotrowski, 23, was arrested this week and charged with misdemeanor counts of animal abandonment, making a false statement, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after leaving behind her dog on the side of the road. Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA said that on Monday, June 7, the SPCA was contacted by Smithtown Animal Control regarding a 1-year-old pit bull that had been discovered abandoned on Hilden Street in King…