Florida authorities are investigating the reported deaths of several cats that were found chopped in half. The Miami Herald reported that at least two cats were found dead in Weston several weeks apart. The first cat, which was found on May 11, was found in an open field. A city employee said the cat was …
Over 80 dogs have been rescued from an illegal dogfighting operation that apparently spanned across numerous states. According to police, the operation spanned across several areas in New York, including the city, as we all Connecticut and Massachusetts. ABC 7 reports that detectives infiltrated “the ring to bring it down from the inside.” “The defendants, …
A former Florida veterinarian pleaded guilty Thursday to torturing animals in his care and possessing child pornography. Prentiss Madden, 40, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography, animal torture, child pornography possession, and the creation of an animal crush video, according to the Southern District of Florida United States Attorney’s Office. Madden was the medical …
William ‘Bubba’ Hodge was arrested in Daytona Beach on Thursday
Texas authorities captured a man Friday after he was reportedly caught on video assaulting two puppies, who ended up dying. Fox 4 reports that the incident happened in Dallas, in the 2400 block of Dowdy Ferry Road, on Wednesday. According to police, the suspect was captured on security footage assaulting two puppies who appeared to …
A Florida veterinarian who was arrested on Tuesday for possessing child porn also sexually abused dogs, according to federal authorities. WFOR reported that Prentiss Madden, 40, the medical director of Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Aventura, is accused of acquiring and distributing child pornography between May 2018 and February 24 of this year. He is …
UPDATE The pretrial conference has been rescheduled until April 7, after suspect Damon Becnel’s attorney was granted a continuance. Original Story A pretrial conference for a Florida man accused of abusing his daughter and dog is set for Monday via Zoom, CBS 5 reports. Damon Becnel was arrested January 2, 2020, on child abuse and animal …
Shocking video emerged that reportedly shows the CEO of a California environmental consulting firm beating his puppy in the hallway of a luxury Santa Monica condominium. TMZ reports that a front desk attendant at the Seychelle Condominiums building heard the puppy crying, prompting him to review surveillance footage. The video, obtained by the outlet, showed …
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On Sunday, Colorado authorities apprehended a man who they believe beat his roommate’s two dogs to death days earlier. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Matthew Dieringer, 30, was arrested at a Days Inn Motel in Arapahoe County. In an earlier press release, police said Dieringer was suspected of fatally beating and …
A Florida man is facing animal abuse charges after police say he lit a bucket of kittens on fire after an argument. Pensacola News Journal reports that the incident happened in Milton after a woman arrived at suspect William Carr’s Steephead Road home on Friday to help him paint. The woman told Santa Rosa County …
A Pennsylvania man who was filmed in November abusing a deer with another teen was sentenced Monday to probation and community service. Alexander Smith, 19, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor cruelty to animals and four summary charges to avoid felony aggravated animal cruelty charges. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the incident occurred after a 16-year-old boy …
