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Port Jervis, NY
Police & Fire
Puppy Mill Bust: Dozens Of Animals Rescued In Sparrow Bush, Couple Charged, Cops Say (UPDATE) Puppy Mill Bust: Dozens Of Animals Rescued In Sparrow Bush, Couple Charged, Cops Say (UPDATE)
Puppy Mill Bust: Dozens Of Animals Rescued In Sparrow Bush, Couple Charged, Cops Say (Update) A couple is facing dozens of charges after authorities uncovered what they said was an illegal puppy mill operation in Orange County — an investigation that follows an earlier rescue effort involving neglected animals found in “horrific” conditions.  Lillian N. Jennings, 63, and Francis C. Jennings, 68, were arrested following a months-long investigation at their home on Old Country Road in the Town of Deerpark, Deerpark Police announced on Friday, April 24.  The case began after firefighters responded to a structure fire at the home on March 3 and allegedly found troubling condit…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
News
These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List
These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List The French bulldog continues its dominance as the most popular dog breed in the US but an Italian challenger is rising up the charts. The American Kennel Club released its list of 2024's most popular dog breeds on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The French bulldog remained on top after ending the Labrador retriever's 31-year reign in 2022. Frenchies have surged in popularity over the past decade, climbing from No. 14 in 2012 to No. 2 in 2021 before claiming the top spot. The smaller breed known for its "signature bat ears" has been recognized by the AKC since 1898. While particularly common in citi…

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by Chris Spiker
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City
Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City Seven dogs and five reptiles were rescued from an illegal breeding facility uncovered during a multi-agency investigation in Jersey City, authorities said. The Jersey City Municipal Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the Health and Human Services Department, Zoning officials, and Jersey City Police, executed an administrative warrant that led to the discovery of an illegal dog breeding operation, according to spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. Among the animals rescued were seven mixed-breed pitbulls and five exotic reptiles, including a large Columbian boa constrictor, a Savann…

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by Cecilia Levine
Frenchtown-Milford, NJ
News
Helpless Bystanders Watched Milford Hiker Take Fatal Fall At PA Park, Coroner Says Helpless Bystanders Watched Milford Hiker Take Fatal Fall At PA Park, Coroner Says
Helpless Bystanders Watched Milford Hiker Take Fatal Fall At PA Park, Coroner Says An afternoon hike in a Pennsylvania park ended in tragedy when a New Jersey woman fell to her death as helpless bystanders looked on, authorities told Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 10.  Catherine Elder, 61, of Milford, NJ, was "doing something she loved" when she fell to her death at Ringing Rocks Park in Bridgetown Township, PA, the Bucks County Coroner's office told Daily Voice and her friends wrote on social media.  Today, my heart is heavy as I share the tragic loss of my dear cousin, Catherine Elder, who passed away far too soon at... Posted by Kathy Creveling on Tuesday, September…

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by Jillian Pikora
Middletown, CT
Police & Fire
CT Woman Charged With 55 Counts Of Cruelty To Animals CT Woman Charged With 55 Counts Of Cruelty To Animals
CT Woman Charged With 55 Counts Of Cruelty To Animals A 78-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged with 55 counts of alleged cruelty to animals after a dog had to be put down due to severe medical conditions. Middlesex County resident Jean E. Jameson of the town of Deep River was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 25.  According to Connecticut State Police, in April 2023, Tri-Town Regional Animal Control received a complaint of barking dogs at a residence located on Bushy Hill Road in the town of Deep River.  In response, Animal Control officers met with a woman at the home who identified herself as the homeowner. She told officers she …

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by Kathy Reakes
Alexandria, VA
News
Virginia Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of 60 Animal Cruelty Charges Virginia Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of 60 Animal Cruelty Charges
Virginia Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of 60 Animal Cruelty Charges A Northern Virginia dog breeder was found guilty of 60 counts of animal cruelty following a years-long investigation, authorities announced. The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Irina Barrett's home in January 2020, after learning about the gross neglect of an eight-month-old doberman puppy, Attorney General Jason Miyares said. The puppy, named Yeva, had been deprived of food and veterinary treatment, the AG said. After searching Barrett’s home, authorities found 75 other dobermans and French bull dogs living in deplorable conditions, with serious health is…

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
'Dog Breeders' Snatch French Bulldog From Central Jersey Man 'Dog Breeders' Snatch French Bulldog From Central Jersey Man
'Dog Breeders' Snatch French Bulldog From Central Jersey Man A group of men purporting to be dog breeders stole a 5-month-old French bulldog in Central Jersey, authorities said. A 22-year-old Woodbridge man arranged to meet the "breeders" at a Sewaren dog park so their bulldogs could play, a police spokesman said. Another man suggested they go to his mother’s nearby Fox Hill Run apartments to pick up more dogs to play, according to Woodbridge Chief Law Enforcement Officer Bob Brady.  When the owner walked away briefly, his dog, Enzo, was snatched, Brady said.The thieves drove away in an SUV at about 4:15 p.m. on Friday, May 5. The stolen bulld…

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by Jon Craig
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Philly Group Ran Illegal Puppy Selling Ring: AG Philly Group Ran Illegal Puppy Selling Ring: AG
Philly Group Ran Illegal Puppy Selling Ring: AG Five Philadelphia residents are in police custody for running an illegal puppy business, officials announced.  The group used counterfeit bills and phony checks to purchase expensive breed dogs in Lancaster County and resold them for a massive profit, said state Attorney General Josh Shapiro in a statement on Friday, Oct. 21.  The alleged conspirators would seek listings for in-demand puppies like French bulldogs and Yorkshire terriers, authorities said, and resell them for as much as $20,000 each, authorities said.  Investigators said they uncovered more than 30 separate in…

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by Mac Bullock
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Squatter Bred 19 Dogs Who Tried Escaping Feces-Covered NJ Mansion, Officials Say Squatter Bred 19 Dogs Who Tried Escaping Feces-Covered NJ Mansion, Officials Say
Squatter Bred 19 Dogs Who Tried Escaping Feces-Covered NJ Mansion, Officials Say Nineteen dogs used for breeding were rescued from the basement of a once-shining mansion in New Jersey, rescue officials said. The 16 German Shepherds and three Dobermans were found weak and malnourished being kept in cramped cages of the feces-covered home in Paterson, officials from RBARI said. Evidence on the cages shows that the dogs tried to escape, said the rescue that worked alongside Second Chance Pet Adoption League. One dog tried digging through the basement floor in an effort to get out, NorthJersey.com reports. The dogs may be connected to the German Shepherds rescued in the l…

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by Cecilia Levine
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County native and landscaping team leader Kevin Charles Schiereck died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11. He was 36. Born in Freehold, Kevin grew up in Oxford, where he attended Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. Kevin had most recently been employed as a team leader and climber for a Nelson Property Services, according to his memorial and social media pages. Kevin had a big heart and was known for his incredible love for both children and animals. He bred cockatiels and hatched oriental golden pheasants as a boy before developing a passion for coonhounds,…

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by Valerie Musson