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. – Recent reports of neglected and abandoned animals have stirred concern among members of Metro Council, prompting them to take action to combat animal abuse in the city. Officials and animal rescue organizations have witnessed an increase in cases of animal cruelty, which has led to a collaboration between Metro Councilmembers, the Nashville … Read more
Mattydale, N.Y. – The CNYSPCA has seen a significant increase in animal cruelty seizures in 2023, with an 85% rise in animals seized through dog control and cruelty investigations. Executive director Troy Waffner expressed concern over the increase, stating that the organization has also observed a 15% increase in strays and a rise in hoarding … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has raised alarm over a significant surge in animal cruelty and welfare concerns in Ireland. A 75% increase in case files submitted for potential criminal prosecution has been reported, highlighting the unprecedented levels of animal suffering. The ISPCA revealed a concerning … Read more
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — A Lawrence woman faced arraignment in Lowell District Court on Tuesday on two counts of animal cruelty stemming from an incident caught on security cameras. Kimberly Hernandez, 30, pleaded not guilty to allegedly hitting, kicking, and throwing a Yorkie dog named Rex. She was released on a $5,000 cash or surety … Read more
QUINCY, Mass. – A Quincy man was arrested on Saturday for attempting to set a raccoon on fire in his backyard. The incident occurred on Royal Street and resulted in the man being charged with animal cruelty. The raccoon was found in a trap cage with burn injuries, and the man was caught on video … Read more
SELIGMAN, Ariz. – A man from Seligman, Arizona, has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty after allegedly attacking a dog with a 6-inch knife, leading to the dog being euthanized. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reported that 44-year-old Michael McGuire was taken into custody for the incident that occurred on December 29, where the … Read more
SUMMERDALE, Alabama – A Summerdale man has been charged with one count of animal cruelty after a disturbing incident involving a local nonprofit organization’s facility. The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, is accused of harming an animal at the facility, which is dedicated to the care and well-being of animals in the community. … Read more
LOWELL, Massachusetts – A woman in Lowell, Massachusetts, faced a judge on Tuesday after being accused of kicking her dog multiple times in an act of animal cruelty. The disturbing incident was captured on camera within an apartment building, sparking outrage and disbelief from the community. The apartment building’s property manager discovered the footage after … Read more