Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters
Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters After several sightings in New Canaan, police are warning residents that bears do not hibernate all winter and may come out to find food. The warning came after a bear was spotted on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in New Canaan on North Wilton Road, according to New Canaan Police. The bear was spotted in New Canaan on North Wilton Road.Google Maps The bear was likely looking for food in bird feeders and garbage cans, according to authorities. "Bears do not hibernate all winter and will forage for food. Please know that bird feeders and accessible garb…
Bobcat Attack Reported In CT Town, Animal Control Investigates Bobcat Attack Reported In CT Town, Animal Control Investigates
Bobcat Attack Reported In CT Town, Animal Control Investigates Authorities issued an alert after a bobcat attacked a man near his Connecticut home. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified about a bobcat attack in Tolland County on Hunt Road in the town of Columbia on Friday, Dec. 23, the Town of Columbia reported. UPDATE: On Friday 12/23/22 CTDEEP was notified about a reported Bobcat attack on Hunt Rd. Town of Columbia's Animal... Posted by Town of Columbia, Connecticut on Friday, December 23, 2022 DEEP reported that a man said the bobcat was under his truck and attacked his leg. The man kicked the animal off…
CT Police Department Announces Death Of Retired Officer CT Police Department Announces Death Of Retired Officer
CT Police Department Announces Death Of Retired Officer Authorities announced the death of a retired officer who spent more than 25 years with a Connecticut police department. The Naugatuck and Prospect Police departments each shared announcements on Monday, Dec. 5, about the death of retired Officer Noreo Gabriel. Prospect Police said Gabriel died on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 3. "Officer Gabriel was a great asset to our Department," Prospect Police said. "As a DARE Officer he helped mold many young lives. After his retirement he was the Animal Control Officer for the town of Prospect. He will be greatly missed." Before working for t…
Virginia Police Officer Shoots Two Dogs Attacking Him During Welfare Check: Authorities Virginia Police Officer Shoots Two Dogs Attacking Him During Welfare Check: Authorities
Virginia Police Officer Shoots Two Dogs Attacking Him During Welfare Check: Authorities A police officer shot two dogs who were attacking him while he was conducting a welfare check in Virginia, authorities said. Prince William County police were called to a home on the 13900 block of Telegraph Rd. in Woodbridge around 10:05 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. When an officer began speaking with the resident, two pit bull dogs pushed past the man and charged at the officer, police said.  One of the dogs bit the officer in the hip while the other dog latched onto his vest. The officer was able to move into the front yard, where he shot both dogs, police said.  Both dogs were …
2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations, Including Dog's Death, In Capital Region 2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations, Including Dog's Death, In Capital Region
2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations, Including Dog's Death, In Capital Region Two people are facing charges following separate animal cruelty investigations in the region, including one involving a dog that died.  Albany resident Elisa Sumner, age 27, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 1, after police looked into the death of her two-year-old German Shepherd at her Spring Street home in August 2022. Albany Police determined that Sumner had failed to provide the animal with enough food and medical care. The dog was found suffering from malnutrition and severe bite wounds to its head and ears, which, combined with a lack of care, ultimately led to the animal’s death, pol…
Police Forced To Put Deer Down After Crash In Glen Rock, It's Season For Drivers To Beware Police Forced To Put Deer Down After Crash In Glen Rock, It's Season For Drivers To Beware
Police Forced To Put Deer Down After Crash In Glen Rock, It's Season For Drivers To Beware The risk posed by deer in densely populated areas this particular time of year was tragically illustrated when one had to be put down in Glen Rock after being struck by a car. The driver was treated by an EMT from the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps for a minor hand injury after the deer smashed the windshield of a Hyundai Elantra on Maple Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 30. A Glen Rock police officer had to put the deer down using a small-caliber rifle. A tow truck removed the sedan. Animal control officers tended to the deer. Deer are particularly active and tend to cover more territory than…
Cruella Deville: Woman Arrested After Chasing Dog, Fatally Running It Over With Vehicle Cruella Deville: Woman Arrested After Chasing Dog, Fatally Running It Over With Vehicle
Cruella Deville: Woman Arrested After Chasing Dog, Fatally Running It Over With Vehicle A small dog is dead after being chased by a woman who then ran it over with a vehicle in Anne Arundel County, authorities say. Police received a call about a suspicious subject in the 500 block of Leelyn Drive around 9:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21 after a woman was observed pulling on door handles in the area and chasing a small black and white dog, according to Anne Arundel County police. A witness stopped their vehicle and asked the woman, identified as Theresa Cooper, 41, if she needed help. Cooper handed the witness the dog and then got into the witness's vehicle and attempted to drive off,…
Bestiality Suspect Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Dogs In Maryland: State's Attorney Bestiality Suspect Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Dogs In Maryland: State's Attorney
Bestiality Suspect Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Dogs In Maryland: State's Attorney A Maryland dog owner with a checkered criminal history will spend years behind bars after sexually abusing his animals, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced. Ijamsville resident Jason Paul Havelt, 44, was sentenced by Judge Scott Rolle to 39 years in prison with all but 12 suspended on bestiality charges following an investigation by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Specifically, Havelt pleaded guilty to: Three counts of aggravated animal cruelty; Possession of a shotgun with a prior conviction; Possession of a rifle with a prior conviction. The investigation in…
Same Dog Quarantined In Maryland After Second Attack In Three Years Same Dog Quarantined In Maryland After Second Attack In Three Years
Same Dog Quarantined In Maryland After Second Attack In Three Years A dog with a checkered history was back at it in Maryland after it got loose and attacked another canine and its walker in Prince George’s County, officials say. At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, police officers and members of the Prince George's County Animal Control responded to reports of an animal bite in the 3700 block of Longfellow Street in Hyattsville. A large white dog that had been tied to a post in the yard at the location broke free and attacked another dog and a dog walker who were passing by, according to the Hyattsville Police Department. Police said that the…
3-Month-Old Puppy Killed In Gloucester Crash, Police Looking For Driver 3-Month-Old Puppy Killed In Gloucester Crash, Police Looking For Driver
3-Month-Old Puppy Killed In Gloucester Crash, Police Looking For Driver Police are hunting for a driver that ran over and killed a 3-month-old mini golden doodle puppy on Saturday in Gloucester and kept driving.  The incident happened near the intersection of Sayward Street and Fleming Drive at 11 a.m., police said in a Facebook post asking for information. Authorities didn't release any other information about the incident.  Animal Control asks anyone with information to contact officials at 978-281-9746 or 978-283-1212.  Animal Control is looking for the person who is responsible for striking/killing a 3 month old mini golden doodle on... Posted by Glou…
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Capital District Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Capital District
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Capital District A 10-to-14-week-old puppy is recovering after police in the Capital District found her suffering from severe abuse, authorities said. Schenectady Police were called Tuesday, Aug. 9, and found the animal severely injured and unable to stand on her own. Animal Control officers removed the dog and brought her to the emergency vet, where she received critical, lifesaving treatment, police said. Officials said the animal had fractures and bruises in various stages of healing, an indication that the abuse had occurred over a period of time. The puppy, who staff have since named Asha, is now in…
Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was found near West Woodschurch Road in Readington Township and tested positive for rabies on Friday, August 5, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the skunk between Sunday, July 17 and Sunday, July 31 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray animals, as saliva from a rabid animal is cons…