animal cruelty

Three officers shot in on-going barricade situation

by

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were injured by gunfire on Wednesday during an attempted arrest. The suspect, who was being served a warrant for animal cruelty, opened fire as officers approached his home located on Hanna Place in the southeastern part of the city. According to Police Chief Pamela Smith, the suspect remains holed up in the residence, continuing to fire shots from within. The neighborhood has been cordoned off …

Read more

Two women, dog killed in deadly neighborhood shooting

by

APEX, NC – A deadly neighborhood shooting took place in Apex on Monday night. The suspected gunman has been identified as former U.S. Army Captain Harry Hardman. Hardman, 37, was arrested right after the incident and is now facing charges of both murder and animal cruelty. Hardman was presented before the court on Tuesday afternoon, where he was appointed a capital defender. His next court hearing is scheduled for Feb. 5. As confirmed by the …

Read more

Dog breeders caught with 43 starving canines on their property, 9 dogs also found dead

by

DOUGLAS COUNTY, MO – The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) recently intervened in a dire situation involving 43 Shiba Inu dogs in varying states of health and age. The dogs were found in a state of neglect on a property in Douglas County, Missouri, where they were under the care of a commercial breeder. In addition to the living dogs, the bodies of nine deceased dogs were also retrieved from the premises. The surviving dogs …

Read more

Babysitter arrested after baby and dog were found dead inside hot car

by

YORK COUNTY, VA – In Virginia, a 40-year-old woman is facing charges after an 11-month-old child and a dog were found dead in a hot car. Kristen Danielle Graham was arrested and charged with child neglect and animal cruelty, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. Graham, who is currently detained at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail, was entrusted with the care of the child, Myrical Wicker, by the infant’s 17-year-old mother for a two-day period. …

Read more

New Jersey couple faces charges after 30 foster dogs were found dead in their home

by

A New Jersey couple is facing serious charges of child neglect and animal cruelty after police discovered a child living in a home where more than two dozen dogs were found dead. The shocking incident came to light when a witness reported seeing sick and malnourished dogs at the residence. Authorities responded to the call and made a horrifying discovery that has left the community in shock. Rebecca Halbach, 35, and Brandon Leconey, 32, reside …

Read more

Fugitive found hiding in false wall after years on the run for disturbing charges

by

A woman who had been evading law enforcement for years, even convincing some of her family members that she was dead, was recently discovered hiding in a false wall in a Colorado home. Martha Crouch, 58, faced serious allegations of child abuse and extreme cruelty to animals in 2019. She was accused of boiling four puppies alive, forcing her children to witness their slow deaths, and even shooting a child’s dog as punishment. After taking …

Read more

Animal rescue operator facing dozens of felony charges

by

The owner and operator of an Ohio-based animal rescue organization, Helping Hands for Furry Paws, is facing multiple felony charges after authorities discovered 30 deceased dogs at two of its facilities. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office, which conducted searches at the two locations, also found 90 dogs living in deplorable conditions. Rhonda Murphy, the suspect in question, is facing numerous charges of neglect and cruelty to companion animals, including both felony and misdemeanor offenses. The …

Read more

Woman arrested for disemboweling puppy and assaulting officer

by

A 19-year-old woman from Florida has been taken into custody after a shocking incident involving the brutal killing of a puppy and an assault on a police officer. Yadelin Marin faces charges of animal cruelty and battery on a law enforcement officer. The distressing incident took place in El Portal, Miami-Dade County, where officers responded to a call reporting an animal being stabbed. At the scene, authorities were faced with a gruesome sight in the …

Read more

Man arrested after being accused of killing and torture of multiple kittens

by

A 22-year-old man from Chicago turned himself in to the police on Monday after being accused of torturing and killing multiple cats. Thomas Martel is now facing charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and animal torture. The disturbing details of the case have shocked the local community and raised concerns about animal welfare. According to Chicago police and local reports, Thomas Martel, a 22-year-old resident of Chicago, surrendered to authorities on Monday following allegations of …

Read more

Man arrested for brutally killing stranger’s dog at North Carolina park

by

A man in North Carolina has been arrested for the vicious and unprovoked attack on a family’s dog, resulting in its death. The incident occurred at an Asheville park while the dog’s owner was playing pickleball. The suspect, James Wesley Henry, 43, has been charged with felony cruelty to animals. The shocking attack has left the family devastated and raised concerns about safety in the area. James Wesley Henry, 43, was taken into custody by …

Read more