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Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Dogs Seized: Stratford Police | Stratford, CT Patch
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (221+ words) STRATFORD, CT — A man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges in connection with the living conditions of 10 dogs that were seized last week in Stratford, according to police. Stratford Animal Control Officers responded to a home on Allencrest Drive…...
Persistent Public Poopers Wanted For Questioning By Vernon Animal Control
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (119+ words) VERNON, CT — A weekend social media message by Vernon Animal Control was short and not-so-sweet. In essence, officials said, there are a couple of persistent public poopers making the rounds in town, accompanied by an overlooking overseer. "Does anyone recognize…...
Sharon Police Dog Cleo Graduates Ahead Of School Year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (157+ words) SHARON, MA — Cleo is entering the new school year with a new credential. The community resource dog officially graduated from a program with Professional Canine Services, the Sharon Police Department announced Monday. Cleo and School Resource Officer Giovani Valmond will…...
Dog Dies After Being Kicked By Manahawkin Man: Police
1+ week, 5+ day ago (98+ words) MANAHAWKIN, NJ — A Manahawkin man was charged with third-degree animal cruelty following the death of his dog, the Stafford Township Police Department said. Police responded to a local home on July 24 regarding the death of a pet dog, according to…...
Bellport Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog, 10, Found Wounded And Infested With Flies: SPCA
2+ week, 3+ day ago (216+ words) BELLPORT, NY — A Bellport resident has been charged with animal cruelty after an investigation into the neglect and abuse of a dog, Suffolk Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chief Roy Gross said Wednesday. The 50-year-old has been charged…...
Man Stabs Dog In Face After It Bites His Son At South Jersey Home
2+ week, 4+ day ago (310+ words) MULLICA HILL, NJ — A man in his 40s admitted that he stabbed a dog in the face after it bit his kid, court filings showed. The dog was later put down. Anthony M. Botte, of Mullica Hill, accepted a plea deal…...
'Lasting Impact': Dedicated East Bay Police Dog Retires
2+ week, 5+ day ago (207+ words) RICHMOND, CA — For several years, Cash helped the Richmond Police Department solve violent crimes and uncover illegal drugs in the community. Cash was more than just a K9, police said. He was a trusted partner and an example of dedication and…...
Wilmette Police Swear In First Electronic Detection, Comfort Dog
3+ week, 2+ day ago (213+ words) WILMETTE, IL — Wilmette police have officially sworn in Gizmo, the department’s first electronic detection and comfort dog. Gizmo, a two-year-old half-lab and half-golden retriever, will assist investigators in locating digital devices for criminal investigations and also provide support and a calming…...
German Shepherd Is Leading CHP On 2-Day Chase Along I-580
4+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) DUBLIN, CA — German shepherds usually work for police, but one German shepherd that spent the last two days running around the freeway is now on the other side of the law. Authorities are trying to catch a German shepherd that…...
Westfield Police Seek Owner Of Husky Found Over The Weekend
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (226+ words) WESTFIELD, NJ — A husky found over the weekend in Westfield has not yet been reunited with its owner, and police are asking the public for help. Westfield Police said the dog was not claimed after spending two days at police…...