Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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200+ Birds Rescued In Cockfighting Ring, Pair Arrested In South Jersey: Prosecutor 200+ Birds Rescued In Cockfighting Ring, Pair Arrested In South Jersey: Prosecutor
200+ Birds Rescued In Cockfighting Ring, Pair Arrested In South Jersey: Prosecutor More than 200 birds were rescued over the weekend and a pair of men were arrested for cockfighting, authorities said. Animals rescued included ducks, turkeys, chickens, roosters, cats, a dog and other birds, they said. Authorities said the fowl were abused as part of a larger criminal enterprise. Detectives Denise Manino and Courtney Milana of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office joined with the Funny Farm Rescue of May's Landing and the South Jersey Wildlife Aid Rehabilitation and Sanctuary Rescue to secure the safe and humane relocation of the animals on Saturday, March 4. …

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by Jon Craig
New Haven, CT
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Over 100 Animals Seized From CT Farm After Suffering 'Unsuitable Living Conditions': Officials Over 100 Animals Seized From CT Farm After Suffering 'Unsuitable Living Conditions': Officials
Over 100 Animals Seized From CT Farm After Suffering 'Unsuitable Living Conditions': Officials More than 100 animals, including sheep, a goose, and cats, were seized from a Connecticut farm after officials determined they had been suffering through poor living conditions.  The animals were taken from a New Haven County farm located in Beacon Falls on Friday, Feb. 24, after a search and seizure warrant was executed by the state Department of Agriculture.  The search had first been prompted by a complaint received by the department on Wednesday, Feb. 22, officials said. Following this, staff from the department's Animal Control Unit and Regulatory Services met with …

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by Ben Crnic
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Dead Livestock, Poor Conditions Lead To Charges Against Warren County Man: Prosecutor Dead Livestock, Poor Conditions Lead To Charges Against Warren County Man: Prosecutor
Dead Livestock, Poor Conditions Lead To Charges Against Warren County Man: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Warren County man is facing animal abuse charges after authorities found dead and neglected livestock on a farm he'd been renting space in, according to officials and the farm's owners. Dead livestock in the pasture, a non-ambulatory cow, manure-covered barn flooring, and no dry bedding were among the horrifying discoveries that humane officers found at Ryan Whitmore's Blairstown farm at 10 Dean Road farm in November 2022, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said. They also found multiple objects in the pasture that could hurt the animals and a consistent lack of wate…

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by Cecilia Levine
Yonkers, NY
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Pup Thrown Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers Now Up For Adoption Pup Thrown Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers Now Up For Adoption
Pup Thrown Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers Now Up For Adoption City officials in Westchester County are hoping that a 9-month-old puppy that has already experienced much abuse will start a happier next chapter with a new owner.  Earlier Report - Dog Abuser Caught: Suspect Threw Pup Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers, Police Say Maximus, a pit bull puppy who was seen being picked up and thrown into a storefront gate in Yonkers in a video that went viral on social media in late January, is now up for adoption, Yonkers officials said on Friday, Feb. 17.  "Maximus has been through a lot and is looking for a loving home," officials said in a po…

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by Ben Crnic
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Starving, Malnourished Canines Found Abandoned Among Dead Dogs In Frederick County: Sheriff Starving, Malnourished Canines Found Abandoned Among Dead Dogs In Frederick County: Sheriff
Starving, Malnourished Canines Found Abandoned Among Dead Dogs In Frederick County: Sheriff Investigators in Frederick County walked into a veritable dog graveyard over the weekend when they were called by neighbors to a Walkersville home for reports of dead and abused animals on the property. Deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Division of Animal Control responded to a call in the 8300 block of Water Street Road on Saturday, Feb. 11, where there were reports of malnourished and possibly dead dogs at the residence. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff’s office, while searching the property, investigators found a fenced-in kennel with two …

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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Repeat Offender: Fairfield Man Nabbed Second Time For Torturing Animal, Police Say Repeat Offender: Fairfield Man Nabbed Second Time For Torturing Animal, Police Say
Repeat Offender: Fairfield Man Nabbed Second Time For Torturing Animal, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was arrested last year for allegedly abusing and torturing a cat has been arrested again for doing the same thing again, police said.  Following a continued investigation into the actions of Raymond Neuberger, age 39, of Fairfield, after his Tuesday, Oct. 04, 2022 arrest, Fairfield Police arrested him again on Monday, Feb. 6, said Lt. Michael Paris of the Fairfield Police.  In the new case, Neuberger is again accused of abusing and torturing a different cat than that of his previous arrest, Paris said. Neuberger was charged with cruelty t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lancaster, PA
Police & Fire
Child Sexually Assaults 'Family Pets', Sibling, Police in LanCo. Say. Child Sexually Assaults 'Family Pets', Sibling, Police in LanCo. Say.
Child Sexually Assaults 'Family Pets', Sibling, Police in LanCo. Say. A 14-year-old has been charged with sexually assaulting family pets and a sibling, authorities say.  The unnamed Clay Township teen was charged and taken into custody on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, around 2:27 p.m., according to a release the following day by the Northern Lancaster County Regional police department.  "The juvenile offender was lodged in secure holding for further evaluation. No further information or details are being released due to the age of the offender," the police say.

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by Jillian Pikora
Fairfax, VA
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Dog Found Chained To Fairfax County Fence Was Shot, Owners Sought, Police Say Dog Found Chained To Fairfax County Fence Was Shot, Owners Sought, Police Say
Dog Found Chained To Fairfax County Fence Was Shot, Owners Sought, Police Say Police investigators in Fairfax County are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the owners of a dog that was found injured with a gunshot wound and chained to a fence. Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to the area of Bedford Terrace and Beekman place, following reports of a dog that was chained to a fence and in distress. According to police, officers found the dog near the intersection, immediately unchained him, and discovered that it had been shot. The dog - believed to be an adult male Staff…

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Animal Abuse Video Under Investigation In Yonkers: Police Animal Abuse Video Under Investigation In Yonkers: Police
Animal Abuse Video Under Investigation In Yonkers: Police Police in Westchester County are investigating an incident of animal cruelty in the wake of a video on social media depicting a man throwing a dog.  The investigation into the video was announced by Yonkers Police on Wednesday, Jan. 25, who said that the video of the animal mistreatment was taken within the city.  The video shows a man picking a dog up and throwing it into a metal garage door. The man then continues to walk the dog across a road in Yonkers, according to numerous reports.  ANIMAL ABUSE: Yonkers Police Dept is investigating after a man is caught on camera tossing a dog …

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Dog Abuser Caught: Suspect Threw Pup Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers, Police Say Dog Abuser Caught: Suspect Threw Pup Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers, Police Say
Dog Abuser Caught: Suspect Threw Pup Into Storefront Gate In Yonkers, Police Say A man who was allegedly shown in a viral video throwing a dog into a metal storefront gate in Westchester County has been caught, police said.  Earlier Report - Animal Abuse Video Under Investigation In Yonkers: Police Mount Vernon resident Anthoin McPherson, age 29, has been charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly abusing his 8-month-old puppy named Maximus, according to Yonkers Police.  McPherson was arrested after a video surfaced on social media that depicted the incident, which happened in Yonkers within the confines of the city's 4th Precinct.  Police began investigating the incid…

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by Ben Crnic
Clifton Park, NY
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Emaciated Dog Found In Abandoned Car, Woman From Region Charged Emaciated Dog Found In Abandoned Car, Woman From Region Charged
Emaciated Dog Found In Abandoned Car, Woman From Region Charged A 26-year-old woman is facing animal abuse charges after an emaciated dog was found abandoned in a car in the region, authorities said. State Police in Washington County were called shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, with reports of an abandoned vehicle blocking traffic in the town Granville on Dublin Road. When troopers arrived, they found an “obviously emaciated” dog tethered inside the car, according to police. The animal had no access to food or water. The dog was taken by the Washington County Animal Control for treatment. No further information was provided on the animal’s cond…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes