Cop who tased suspect several times as man begged him to stop charged with cruelty Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A police officer has been charged with third-degree assault for cruelty against a person after he fired his taser several times at a suspect in an Oct. 14 incident in Naugatuck, Connecticut.The officer, Nicholas Kehoss, was arrested on Monday after the... Read More.
Grampian woman faces charges after kicking her neighbor’s chickens Wednesday, October 18 by Louise BennettGRAMPIAN – A Grampian woman is in trouble for allegedly kicking her neighbor's chickens.State Police say 51-year-old Joanna Moriarity has been charged with cruelty to animals.According to a trooper's report, Moriarity injured the birds when she kicked them after they went onto her First... Read More.
Clearfield County man sentenced on animal cruelty, neglect charges Thursday, October 12 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – After pleading guilty to animal cruelty and neglect charges this week, a Clearfield County man has been sentenced to serve six months to two years in state prison.According to court documents, 61-year-old Darrell Kent of Morrisdale was accused of not seeking medical... Read More.
Animal cruelty charges filed against Reynoldsville man Thursday, September 14 by Louise BennettREYNOLDSVILLE – A Reynoldsville man is facing cruelty to animal charges for allegedly mistreating his dog.According to court documents, a neighbor reported 35-year-old Justin Jerrell to the police after he was seen hitting the dog with a strap, and rubbing the dog's nose in... Read More.
Big Run man faces animal neglect and abuse charges Friday, May 5 by Louise BennettBIG RUN — Cruelty to animals’ charges have been filed against a Big Run man after his dog died from what is suspected to be neglect and abuse.According to court documents in Jefferson County, a pit bull owned by 23-year-old Tyler Stormer died while... Read More.
Animal cruelty charges filed against Jefferson County man Saturday, April 22 by Louise BennettBIG RUN – A Jefferson County man will be facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly mistreating his dog and breaking its leg.State Police say a neighbor of 27-year-old Brett Peffer... Read More.
Coalport man faces charges of child endangerment, animal cruelty Tuesday, April 11 by Louise BennettCOALPORT – Police arrested a 44-year-old Coalport man last week on charges of child endangerment, harassment, and animal cruelty.According to State Police, Christopher Snyder was intoxicated when he smashed windows out of a Beccaria Township residence, causing glass to shatter near a 15-year-old victim.Snyder... Read More.
Brookville man charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and neglect of animals Friday, January 27 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – Charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and neglect of animals have been filed against a Brookville man after he allegedly starved his dog.According to Jefferson County Court documents, 44-year-old Russel Park was identified as the owner of Bella, a stray, emaciated Boxer... Read More.
Clearfield County couple face over 130 counts of animal cruelty and neglect charges Wednesday, January 4 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Over 130 counts of animal cruelty and neglect charges have been filed against a Clearfield County couple after dozens of dead cats were found in boxes outside their apartment in Hyde.Lawrence Township Police say 32-year-old Ana Houston and 36-year-old Thomas Rowles have... Read More.
Woman charged with animal cruelty and neglect in Jefferson County Monday, December 19 by wcednewsBIG RUN – Animal cruelty and neglect charges have been filed against a Smicksburg woman for allegedly leaving a dog alone without food or water for several days.According to Jefferson County Court documents, 49-year-old Barbara Kerr had assumed responsibility to take care of a... Read More.
