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Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Dog In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Dog In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Dog In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man is facing charges after police say they received a complaint that he was having sexual contact with a dog. Late in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 12, in Ulster County, police arrested Michael J. Cook, age 39, of Saugerties. As a result of an ensuing investigation following the complaint, Cook was charged with sexual abuse and criminal mischief.   Cook was processed at the Saugerties Police Department, arraigned in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court, and released on his own recognizance to reappear in court later.
Highway Stranding Leads To DWI, Animal Abuse Charges For Capital Region Duo Highway Stranding Leads To DWI, Animal Abuse Charges For Capital Region Duo
Highway Stranding Leads To DWI, Animal Abuse Charges For Capital Region Duo What began as a disabled vehicle call on a highway in the region ended with two people in handcuffs, one accused of drugged driving and the other of animal abuse. Troopers in Saratoga County responded to I-87 in Wilton shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12, for a broken-down car. New York State Police said the driver, 34-year-old Jennifer Hagadorn, of Gansevoort, and a passenger, 42-year-old Guy Chadwick, of Queensbury, got into an argument when Hagadorn walked away from the vehicle. As she did so, Chadwick allegedly released a dog they had been traveling with and the animal was struck by …
Numerous Dogs Found In 'Deplorable' Conditions At Capital Region Man's Home, Police Say Numerous Dogs Found In 'Deplorable' Conditions At Capital Region Man's Home, Police Say
Numerous Dogs Found In 'Deplorable' Conditions At Capital Region Man's Home, Police Say A 29-year-old man from the region is facing dozens of animal abuse charges after allegedly neglecting numerous dogs that were in his care. Saratoga County resident Derrick Sud-Nieves, of Halfmoon, was arrested Friday, May 10, following an investigation by the Town of Halfmoon Code Enforcement Department. According to sheriff’s officials, they discovered “a large number” of dogs that were living in “deplorable” conditions on the property. No other details were given. Sud-Nieves was charged with 35 counts of violating the state’s Agriculture and Markets Law, which covers overdriving, tortur…
‘Shameful, Cowardly’: Cancer-Stricken Dog Abandoned Along Capital Region Highway ‘Shameful, Cowardly’: Cancer-Stricken Dog Abandoned Along Capital Region Highway
‘Shameful, Cowardly’: Cancer-Stricken Dog Abandoned Along Capital Region Highway Police in the region are asking for help in solving a heartbreaking case of animal abuse involving a sick dog. Columbia County Sheriff’s officials said the Cane Corso, now named Barney, was found abandoned on the side of Route 23 in the hamlet of Craryville on Thursday, Jan. 25. A passerby spotted the animal and assumed it had been struck by a car because it couldn’t put any weight on one of its front legs. The good Samaritan called the Town of Copake Dog Control Officer and Barney was taken to a veterinarian, where x-rays revealed he was suffering from an advanced stage of osteosarcoma, o…
Owner Of Capital Region Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Owner Of Capital Region Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims
Owner Of Capital Region Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Calls to boycott a restaurant in the region are growing amid allegations that its owner abandoned a woman’s cat in sub-freezing temperatures. Saratoga County eatery Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria, located in Saratoga Springs, has disabled its Facebook comments, deleted its Instagram account, and is receiving a barrage of angry reviews on Yelp. The backlash comes after owner Anthony Gargano reportedly grew fed up with the “sweet” ginger cat, named Kane, showing up to his Spring Street eatery, where it was “loved by many” and often fed by employees, according to a GoFundMe. On the night o…
Cats Shot, Killed With Arrow In Hudson Valley: Authorities Seeking Information Cats Shot, Killed With Arrow In Hudson Valley: Authorities Seeking Information
Cats Shot, Killed With Arrow In Hudson Valley: Authorities Seeking Information Authorities in the Hudson Valley are still searching for the suspects in two separate incidents involving cats being shot with a gun and arrow, leaving one of them dead.  Both cases happened in Putnam County in 2019 and 2021 and are still unsolved, prompting the county's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to make social media posts on Thursday, Oct. 12 asking the public for any information they may have that could lead to arrests.  The first of the unsolved cases happened in 2019 between July 2 and July 4, when a domestic 7-year-old black cat named Simon was sho…
Health Aide Abused Woman, Dog In Hudson Valley, Police Say Health Aide Abused Woman, Dog In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Health Aide Abused Woman, Dog In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman hired to care for an elderly woman has been charged with neglecting her and a dog after the woman was found wandering in a roadway in a diaper that was duct taped to her. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Tuesday, April 18 around 5:45 p.m. in the area of 116 Roosevelt Road in the town of Hyde Park. Officers Bryan Sweeney and Christian McGaw responded to the area for a welfare check reporting an elderly female in the roadway, said Hyde Park Police Chief Robert Benson. Upon arrival, the officers found an elderly woman wearing an adult diaper which was d…
Capital Region Couple Starved, Neglected Labrador Retriever, Police Say Capital Region Couple Starved, Neglected Labrador Retriever, Police Say
Capital Region Couple Starved, Neglected Labrador Retriever, Police Say A couple from the region is facing animal abuse charges after allegedly starving their Labrador Retriever. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office began investigating on Saturday, Dec. 3, when they received a complaint from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter about a yellow Labrador Retriever that had been dropped off “under suspicious circumstances,” police said. Shelter employees told investigators the dog was extremely malnourished and showed other signs of neglect. On Saturday, Dec. 10, deputies arrested 31-year-old Rebecca Been and 28-year-old Justin Condon, both of Ballston Spa, on misde…
'Animal Abuse In Service Of Greed': Hudson Valley Duo Sentenced In Racehorse Doping Case 'Animal Abuse In Service Of Greed': Hudson Valley Duo Sentenced In Racehorse Doping Case
'Animal Abuse In Service Of Greed': Hudson Valley Duo Sentenced In Racehorse Doping Case A veterinarian and racehorse trainer from the Hudson Valley have received their sentences for their role in a racehorse doping scheme.  Orange County Veterinarian Louis Grasso, age 65, of Pine Bush, and trainer Richard Banca, age 47, of Middletown, were sentenced to 50 months in prison, and 30 months in prison, respectively, for producing, distributing, and administering performance-enhancing drugs as part of the doping case, according to an announcement by the US Attorney's Office from Wednesday, Nov. 16. A third man, 35-year-old trainer Rene Allard of Canada, was also sente…
Reward Offered After 2 Injured, Emaciated Dogs Found In Westchester Reward Offered After 2 Injured, Emaciated Dogs Found In Westchester
Reward Offered After 2 Injured, Emaciated Dogs Found In Westchester Authorities are investigating after two pit bulls, one of them pregnant, were found emaciated and abused, roaming around Westchester County. The first dog was found at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Mount Vernon, near Seneca Avenue and East 5th Street, according to a Facebook post shared by the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter. The tan colored female, who was pregnant at the time, was emaciated and had wounds all over her face. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, a second tan colored pit bull was found in the same area. It was also emaciated and suffering from wounds on its face. Both dogs, named Pr…
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Capital District Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Capital District
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Capital District A 10-to-14-week-old puppy is recovering after police in the Capital District found her suffering from severe abuse, authorities said. Schenectady Police were called Tuesday, Aug. 9, and found the animal severely injured and unable to stand on her own. Animal Control officers removed the dog and brought her to the emergency vet, where she received critical, lifesaving treatment, police said. Officials said the animal had fractures and bruises in various stages of healing, an indication that the abuse had occurred over a period of time. The puppy, who staff have since named Asha, is now in…
Capital District Couple Tied Dog To Tree In Woods, Abandoned Him, Police Say Capital District Couple Tied Dog To Tree In Woods, Abandoned Him, Police Say
Capital District Couple Tied Dog To Tree In Woods, Abandoned Him, Police Say A couple from the Capital District has been criminally charged after police said they tied their one-year-old dog to a tree in the woods and then abandoned him. Saratoga County residents Noah Center, age 24, and Ashleigh Allen, age 22, both of Corinth, were arrested Thursday, July 14, on multiple charges stemming from the incident. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Center and Allen left the Heeler mix, named Quade, tied up in a wooded area off Route 9 in Corinth, where he remained for at least two days. The dog was eventually discovered by a good Samaritan who told police…
Westchester Veterinarian Arrested For Punching, Kicking Animals, Police Say Westchester Veterinarian Arrested For Punching, Kicking Animals, Police Say
Westchester Veterinarian Arrested For Punching, Kicking Animals, Police Say A veterinarian in the region is accused of physically abusing numerous animals that were entrusted in his care. Javier Diaz, age 46, was arrested Thursday, April 28, following an investigation by SPCA Westchester and the Westchester County DA’s office. The abuse allegedly occurred on six occasions in April 2022 at Main Street Animal Hospital, a clinic owned by Diaz in the village of Elmsford, in the town of Greenburgh. Investigators with SPCA Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE) said on one occasion Diaz struck a two-month-old kitten on the head with nail clippers and then jamm…
Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges
Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges A police officer in Fairfield County charged with illegally possessing explosives and an assault weapon has been placed on leave. David Rivera of the New Canaan PD was charged on Thursday, April 28, in his hometown of Stratford after quantities of high explosives were found improperly stored in his home, said Joseph T. Corradino, Fairfield State's Attorney. Following the search and charges, the New Canaan Police Department placed Rivera on leave on Wednesday, April 27, said Chief Leon Krolikowski, of the New Canaan Police. He is prohibited from serving as an active-duty New Canaan off…
Woman Left 50 Dogs In Hudson Valley Home With Little Food, Water, Police Say Woman Left 50 Dogs In Hudson Valley Home With Little Food, Water, Police Say
Woman Left 50 Dogs In Hudson Valley Home With Little Food, Water, Police Say Dozens of dogs were abandoned with limited food and water by a Hudson Valley woman who is now facing animal abuse charges. In Orange County, New York State Police investigators arrested Gulsen Iroldi, age 41, of Unionville, on Wednesday, Oct. 20 under a statute of the Agriculture and Markets Law for torturing animals and failure to provide sustenance. Police said that the investigation determined that Iroldi left approximately 50 dogs in an area residence with very little food and water. The dogs have been removed from the residence by the Dog Wardens from Deerpark and Minisink and re…
Woman Charged After Nine Starving Animals Rescued From 'Deplorable' Conditions Woman Charged After Nine Starving Animals Rescued From 'Deplorable' Conditions
Woman Charged After Nine Starving Animals Rescued From 'Deplorable' Conditions A 45-year-old woman was arrested for nine counts of animal abuse after the police had been to the home on a child neglect issue and found the mistreated and abused animals. The unidentified woman was arrested on Tuesday, May 28, when Putnam County SPCA officers responded to the Kent home following the report of possible animal neglect, said the SPCA. The issue came to light when the Kent Police were assisting the Putnam County Child Protective Services at the home in regard to the welfare of a child and unsanitary living conditions. Upon arrival, officers found deplorable living …
'Keg Stand' Video With Puppy Prompts Hofstra To Suspend Frat 'Keg Stand' Video With Puppy Prompts Hofstra To Suspend Frat
'Keg Stand' Video With Puppy Prompts Hofstra To Suspend Frat A Hofstra University frat hazed the wrong dog, and has been suspended after a video went viral of members forcing a puppy to drink from a beer keg. The Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity at Hofstra has been suspended after a member was shown holding a puppy upside down and forcing it to do a keg stand. Observers could be seen squirting beer into the puppy’s mouth while others laugh and watch without intervening. In the video, the puppy can be seen struggling slightly as the foam is shot into its mouth while someone shouts “let’s go!” The incident happened on Saturday, May 11, police said. The pupp…
Westchester Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Abandonment, For Abusing Puppy Westchester Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Abandonment, For Abusing Puppy
Westchester Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Abandonment, For Abusing Puppy A Westchester County man turned himself into police custody this week after allegedly abusing a puppy, dragging it from a pickup truck onto the street, injuring the animal before abandoning it. Yonkers resident Loro Gjonaj, surrendered himself to police custody after he allegedly dragged his female beagle puppy out of his Lincoln Mark truck onto a Bronx street last month. The dog suffered a head injury and has since been treated by a veterinarian at an animal clinic. Police said that after tossing the puppy onto the street Gjonaj fled the scene, though he was caught on a surveillance camera…
Woman Charged With 'Torturing, Injuring Animal' After Dog's Death Woman Charged With 'Torturing, Injuring Animal' After Dog's Death
Woman Charged With 'Torturing, Injuring Animal' After Dog's Death A Poughkeepsie woman was arrested after her veterinarian notified police that her dog had died due to abuse, according to the New York State Police. Erica L. Feliciano, 31, was arrested on Thursday after troopers in the Poughkeepsie barracks received complaints from a town of LaGrange veterinary hospital regarding possible animal abuse, said Trooper AJ Hicks, spokesman for the state police. An investigation in conjunction with the hospital found Feliciano's pit bull had died due to a lack of food or water for an extended period time, Hicks said. Feliciano was released and issued an appeara…