1+ week, 3+ day ago   (138+ words) Due to forecast high temperatures from Tuesday, Sept. 1, through Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert. During this period, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather, including adequate…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (729+ words) Walter Charles Webb, 69, of Huntingtown; Antwoine Demetric Webb, 47, of Huntingtown; and Brandon Alexander Webb, 44, of Port Republic, face numerous animal cruelty allegations following a July 31, 2026 investigation in Calvert County that authorities say uncovered dogs, birds and a turtle living in…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (790+ words) Craig Maurice Bell-Norton, 28, and Christina Noel Norton, 29, both of Mechanicsville Craig Maurice Bell-Norton, 28, and Christina Noel Norton, 29, both of Mechanicsville, were charged with animal cruelty after authorities say that a severely malnourished mother dog and six critically ill puppies were…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (843+ words) Aaron Martinez, 47, of Prince Frederick, and Eladio Martinez, 47, of Prince Frederick, have each been charged with animal cruelty and failing to provide necessary veterinary care after authorities said a severely ill Corgi was brought to an animal hospital covered in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (364+ words) On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., police were dispatched to the California Target located at 45155 First Colony Way in California, after taking multiple 911 calls to check the welfare of a dog left in an unattended vehicle. Multiple citizens along with the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (322+ words) The investigation began on April 13, 2026, when Animal Control Officers with the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Animal Services Division went to the property for a commercial kennel inspection. According to an application filed by DFC Allison Mattera of…...