APEX, N.C. – A tragic shooting in Apex, North Carolina has left two women and a dog dead, and a former U.S. Army Captain is now facing charges of murder and animal cruelty. The suspect, Harry Hardman, 37, appeared in court on Tuesday to face these charges and has been appointed a capital defender. He … Read more
MINEOLA, N.Y. – In Nassau County, District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly discussed the case of Cornell, a canine believed to be a terrier mix about 2 years old, who miraculously survived being stabbed 17 times over a month ago by an unidentified assailant. The news conference was held on Dec. 28 to provide details of … Read more
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. — Two individuals are facing charges in Pennsylvania following an investigation into a disturbing case of animal cruelty. According to authorities, a dog was found in a home with its throat slit, prompting police to take action. The disturbing scene revealed that the dog’s head was severed, the basement was filled with … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling of animal cruelty against a man who attempted to run over a homeless man and a cat. The incident took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the man was found guilty of intentionally trying to harm both the homeless individual and the … Read more
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Florida woman, Tamesha Knighten, is facing charges of felony animal cruelty after being accused of poisoning her neighbor’s pets. The animals tragically did not survive, and this incident has left the community in shock. Knighten, who works as a licensed practical nurse at United Health Care in Lakeland, has been arrested … Read more
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) – A woman in Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly poisoning and killing her neighbor’s pets. Tamesha Knighten, a 51-year-old licensed practical nurse working for United Health Care at Wellmed in Lakeland, is being accused of killing her neighbors’ two cats and a pregnant Chihuahua, … Read more
LOWELL, Mass. – A 30-year-old woman, Kimberly Hernandez, was brought before a judge after being caught on camera committing an act of animal cruelty. She admitted to kicking her dog multiple times and throwing it into an apartment on Westford Street. The footage, discovered by a property manager after a nearby car crash, revealed the … Read more
BUTTE, Mont. — A Butte judge issued a bench warrant without bond for a woman facing eight felony animal cruelty charges. Veronica Lasell missed her arraignment despite court records indicating she bonded out of jail the day prior. This was the second arraignment she has missed, and the judge ordered a bench warrant to be … Read more
BUTTE, Mont. — A bench warrant without bond has been issued for Veronica Marie Lasell, a Butte woman facing eight felony animal cruelty charges. Lasell, 45, failed to appear at two arraignments, prompting the judge to issue the warrant. She faces one misdemeanor and eight felony counts of cruelty to animals. Lasell was scheduled to … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new group within the Metro Council is seeking ways to address the issue of animal abuse in the city and reduce its prevalence. The group, comprised of council members, animal protection advocates, and community representatives, aims to collaborate on finding effective solutions to combat animal cruelty in Nashville. The formation of … Read more