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Dog's No Demon: Animal Abuser Arrested In Virginia, Sheriff Says Dog's No Demon: Animal Abuser Arrested In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Dog's No Demon: Animal Abuser Arrested In Virginia, Sheriff Says A domestic dispute over animal abuse ultimately led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man in Stafford County for being cruel to his dog, the sheriff's office announced. In late December, deputies were called to a Knollwood Court residence to investigate a report of a disturbance involving Rickey Carr, who was brandishing a handgun. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Carr had allegedly been beating his pit bull, named Demon, with a stick, and when he was confronted by others in the home, Carr took out the gun. The real Demon was the dog's owner, it turns out…

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by Zak Failla
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Animal Cruelty Probe Launched After Puppy Hurt By Projectile In Prince William, Police Say Animal Cruelty Probe Launched After Puppy Hurt By Projectile In Prince William, Police Say
Animal Cruelty Probe Launched After Puppy Hurt By Projectile In Prince William, Police Say An investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a dog was found injured and needed to be treated by an emergency vet, authorities say. At around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 1500 block of Cherry Hill Road in Dumfries to investigate reports of a dog that was found with an injury "consistent with being struck with a projectile."  Officials said that a resident found the dog suffering from an injury in the area and alerted the police, prompting the probe into the incident. The dog, described…

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by Zak Failla
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Armed Dog Abuser Leads 12.5-Mile Pursuit-Crash In Fairfax County: Police Armed Dog Abuser Leads 12.5-Mile Pursuit-Crash In Fairfax County: Police
Armed Dog Abuser Leads 12.5-Mile Pursuit-Crash In Fairfax County: Police A 30-year-old animal abuser was arrested after a 12.5-mile police pursuit in Fairfax County, authorities said. Daniel John Sol, of Lorton, approached a person walking their dog on the 9600 block of Eaton Woods Place in Lorton on Tuesday, Oct. 24, around 4 p.m., county police said. Sol picked up the dog and began shaking it, without provocation, police said. He fled the area but returned with a knife and threatened to stab the victim. During their investigation, officers were flagged down by witnesses who said someone was ramming vehicles and driving recklessly on the roadway. Officers resp…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Are The 9 Neglected Dogs Some Emaciated, With Broken Bones Rescued In Arlington These Are The 9 Neglected Dogs Some Emaciated, With Broken Bones Rescued In Arlington
These Are The 9 Neglected Dogs Some Emaciated, With Broken Bones Rescued In Arlington During the month of April, nine dogs suspected of abuse and neglect were rescued by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. The first to come to the shelter were Shih Tsu's Taavi and Trella, who "had been kept in terrible conditions, cramped in filthy cat crates in their owner’s bathroom," AWLA said. The owner surrendered them and they both went on to find loving homes. Then came Stormy, a dog with a broken leg whose owner neglected to provide the necessary care, causing her leg to become necrotic. Stormy's leg was so damaged that it ultimately was amputated. Stormy has made progr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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
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'God Said We Would Die Soon' PA Mom Attempts Fentanyl Murder-Suicide With 8-Year-Old Daughter 'God Said We Would Die Soon' PA Mom Attempts Fentanyl Murder-Suicide With 8-Year-Old Daughter
'God Said We Would Die Soon' PA Mom Attempts Fentanyl Murder-Suicide With 8-Year-Old Daughter An 8-year-old girl is now in emergency custody of relatives after her mother tried to kill her and herself using fentanyl she purchased "on the dark net" because "God told her they would die soon," police detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. **WARNING the following details may be disturbing to readers** Skye Contance Naggy, a 29-year-old hairstylist in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, claimed to have heard from God that she and her daughter would die soon so she went about purchasing fentanyl online, crushing it up and lacing apple juice with it, according to the court documents.&nbs…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Llama Drama: Animal Euthanized After Being Beaten On Maryland Farm: Report Llama Drama: Animal Euthanized After Being Beaten On Maryland Farm: Report
Llama Drama: Animal Euthanized After Being Beaten On Maryland Farm: Report A popular llama who has been a staple at a Maryland farm for years had to be put down after being severely beaten during an unexplained attack, according to a report from WBAL. “Skippy” suffered three broken legs and multiple compound fractures, the report states, with two completely shattered, prompting the llama’s owner to euthanize him at the age of 22 following the alleged attack. Police are investigating the incident, WBAL reported. Anyone with information regarding the attack has been asked to contact the Cockeysville Precinct of the Baltimore County Police Department by calling (41…

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by Zak Failla
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Leesburg Man In Custody For Sexually Abusing Family Member's Dog Leesburg Man In Custody For Sexually Abusing Family Member's Dog
Leesburg Man In Custody For Sexually Abusing Family Member's Dog A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a family member's dog, officials said.On August 7, Loudoun County law enforcement and animal services responded to a call about a dog bite, which led them to discover that the dog was being sexually abused, according to the Loudoun County government. Ariel Intestroza, 25, was arrested on August 10 for his inhumane behavior and on August 11, Intestroza was arraigned on the felony charge of sexual abuse of animal, authorities said. He was held without bond in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and is scheduled for a prelim…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Pup Beaten With Metal Pole In Brutal Virginia Break-In, Owner Says Pup Beaten With Metal Pole In Brutal Virginia Break-In, Owner Says
Pup Beaten With Metal Pole In Brutal Virginia Break-In, Owner Says A Woodbridge dog owner is asking for support after her home was broken into and her pup was brutally beaten with a metal pole on Wednesday, July 6. Elisa Velasquez found her beloved miniature poodle Teddy bleeding from his right eye and covered in extreme bruising on his head, she writes on her GoFundMe page.  "Beds and furniture were pushed to try his best to harm my pets," Velasquez writes. "My cat Jade was fortunate to get away and protect herself, but my Teddy was not.  "Teddy was forcefully hit on his right side of his eye and head with a metal pole, causing his eye to bleed…

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by AJ Goldbloom