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NEWSA Man Reported Someone Stole His Two Dogs From A Park. Now, He's Sentenced to 15 Months for Killing Them.
A Virginia man reported to police that his dogs got away from him and were stolen by strangers. Now, he'll spend 15 months in jail for killing them. NEWSBrenda Spencer: Teen Sniper Terrorized Elementary School (FPD CASE VAULT)
Brenda Spencer, 16, unleashed hell — firing a hail of bullets into a San Carlos school as 300 students cowered in terror in 1979, NEWS‘You’re Next!’: Indiana Man Accused of Smashing in Head of Girlfriend’s Rabbit Before Directing His Anger at Her
An Indiana man is accused of killing his girlfriend's rabbit and then telling her 'you're next!' NEWS‘I Just Killed Somebody’: Suspect Leads Officers to San Antonio Home, Where Victim’s Head Found in Bathtub, Cops Say
A Texas man has been accused of murder and animal cruelty after a man and dog were found with large stomach wounds and intestines extruding. NEWSAlabama Man Arrested for Running Dogfighting Operation with 100 Dogs Now Accused of Drug Trafficking, Officials Say
A man in Alabama accused of 17 counts of dogfighting and 68 counts of animal cruelty turned himself in to police.There was no word on what officials did with the dogs. NEWSVirginia Woman Arrested After Man Brings Dead Baby in Plastic Bag to Hospital, Dog Found Dead in Bathtub: Cops
A woman in Virginia has been arrested after she allegedly left an 11-month-old girl and dog inside a hot car for 6 hours, cops say. NEWSCops Say North Dakota Man Upset His Girlfriend Stayed Out Late Killed Kitten in Microwave; Warned: ‘That Would Happen to Her Next’
A North Dakota man has been accused of killing his girlfriend's kitten in the microwave after she got home from work too late. NEWSColorado Mother Accused of Boiling 4 Puppies Arrested After Cops Find Her Hiding Behind False Wall in Trailer: Police
A mother in Colorado has been accused of boiling 4 puppies and forcing her children to watch, according to authorities. NEWSOfficers Responding to Shots Fired Call at Louisiana Home Discover Alligator Inside, Police Say
Police standoff in Louisiana ends with a 66-year-old man arrested for attempted murder and officials seizing a small alligator from the property, police say. NEWSIndiana Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend, Punching Dog Trying to Protect Her: Cops
A man in Indiana has been accused of getting drunk and sexually assaulting his girlfriend and then punching the dog trying to protect her. NEWSA Texas Man Wanted a Video for Social Media. So He Filmed a Cat Getting Kicked Into the Air Like a ‘Football Field Goal’ and Set on Fire.
A man in Texas was sentenced to federal prison after he filmed himself and another man kicking a cat like a 'football field goal' and then setting it on fire. NEWSManhunt for Fugitive 'Survivalist' Michael Burham Intensifies After Jail Break as Authorities Probe if He Slaughtered Dog While on Run
Authorities continue the search for escaped murder suspect Michael Burham, who broke out of the Warren County Jail in Pennsylvania on July 6. NEWSNorth Carolina Man Accused of ‘Basically Eviscerating’ Pet Dog in Park While Owner Played Pickleball
A North Carolina family’s pet pooch is dead after a man repeatedly stabbed the while his owner was playing pickleball nearby in a park, officials said. NEWSIndiana Man Caught Having Sex With Family Dog on Couch Threatened to Kill Mom If She Called Cops, Police Say
A man in Indiana was allegedly caught having sex with the family dog by his mother, who he then threatened to kill if she reported him, police say. NEWS'Pure Evil': Police in Minnesota Seek Person Who Put Cat Under Tire, Ran Over It Twice
Authorities in Minnesota are searching for the person they say ran over a cat on purpose. NEWSPet Parrot Reportedly Shot and Killed by Florida Woman During Intoxicated Altercation with Spouse: Police
A woman in Florida allegedly shot and killed her pet parrot during a drunken fight with her husband, but no charged filed against her, police say. NEWSWoman Arrested After Bearded Dragon, Pygmy Goats, Cats, Dogs, And Other Animals Found Dead On South Carolina Property: Cops
A woman in South Carolina is facing 34 animal cruelty charges after 15 animals were found dead on her property, according to authorities. NEWS‘Dog Emerged Unharmed’ After Suspects Place It In Designer Bag, Throw From Window During Police Chase: Cops
A puppy managed to survive getting tossed out of a vehicle during the high-speed pursuit of suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder, cops said. NEWSNude Man Stole School Bus, Put Dead Deer Inside To Take Home To Use As ‘Fertilizer For His Garden’: Police
A Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing a school bus and placing a dead deer in the back to take home for 'fertilizer for his garden,' officials said. NEWSMississippi Woman Charged After Video Showed Her Having Sex With A Dog, Police Say
A woman in Mississippi has been arrested after a graphic video of her having sex with a dog was discovered on social media, police said. NEWSOklahoma City Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman, Stabbing Dog He Thought Was Possessed By Satan, Cops Say
A man in Oklahoma was arrested for the third time in 30 days after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend and then trying to stab a dog, police said. NEWSChildren Found Living In South Carolina House With 16 Dead Animals, Elderly Woman's Body On Porch, Cops Say
A woman was arrested in South Carolina after cops say they found children living in a home with 16 dead animals inside and an elderly woman dead on the porch. NEWSJust Desserts: Louisiana Woman Arrested After Meth, Puppies Found Inside Ice Cream Truck, Police Say
A Louisiana woman was placed under arrest after police discovered melted ice cream, meth and puppies on an ice cream truck, detectives said. NEWSUtah Woman And Dog Killed After Her Boyfriend Locked Them In Storage Unit, Set It On Fire: Cops
A Utah woman and her dog were locked in a storage unit and they both died after her boyfriend allegedly set it on fire, authorities said. NEWSA Dallas Man Is Accused Of Stealing Monkeys From The Zoo. Now, The Animal Lover Allegedly Says He’ll Do It Again If Released.
A 24-year-old man in Dallas stole two monkeys from the zoo and placed them in vacant home. If released from jail, he claims he would do it again. NEWSIndiana Suspect Held In Jail For Allegedly Hanging, Stabbing Rescue Dog Now Accused Of Murdering Man: Cops
An Indiana man accused of killing a rescue dog last August is now charged with the murder of a man the month before the incident, authorities said. NEWSIowa Woman Allegedly Punished Cats For Fighting By Putting Them In Washer, Turning It On, Court Records Show
An Iowa woman was arrested for animal torture and abuse after she allegedly put two cats into a washing machine and turned it on, police said. NEWSWoman Accused Of Setting He Ex's Dogs On Fire, Filming Them Whimpering
A woman in Florida is accused of setting her ex's dogs on fire and filming the incident, according to a report. She was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. NEWSTwo Suspects Accused Of Murder After Remains Of Woman, Three Animals Discovered Following Home Fire
Two men have been arrested in connection to the murder of a victim found dead in a fire, reports say. They were each charged with murder in the case. NEWSCalifornia Man Accused Of Killing His Roomate, 2 Pet Cats During Halloween Attack
A California suspect accused of killing his roommate and the man’s two pet cats has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. NEWSIowa Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Home And Killing Ducks, Geese, Dogs, Fish And Other Animals
A man in Iowa is accused of setting fire to a home killing several animals, police said. Ducks, rabbits, dogs, geese, fish and a cat were among the dead. NEWSTexas Man Accused Of Slamming Puppy Against Store Window After Clerk Refuses To Buy It
A man was arrested after he allegedly slammed a puppy against the window of a Texas convenience because an employee refused to buy the animal, police said. NEWSRover.com Dogsitter Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Family Pet Dies From Heatstroke
A Florida woman working with Rover.com was charged with felony animal cruelty after a dog she was watching died after suffering heatstroke, authorities said. NEWSTwo Children Abandoned At Filthy Home With Ill-Treated Animals: Police
A woman in Virginia faces charges after police say she abandoned animals and two kids at a home. Police arrived to find strong odors coming from the home. NEWSFelon Without Justification Shoots Family Dog Dead As 9-Year-Old Fed The Pup: Report
A convicted felon is accused of killing a family's dog in front of a 9-year-old, police in Memphis said. The suspect faces aggravated animal cruelty and other charges. NEWS'He's Killing the dogs': Man Threw And Slammed Puppies In Drug Store Bushes, Report Says
A man in Florida faces animal cruelty charges after police said he threw and slammed puppies in bushes near a drug store, according to a report. NEWSViral Video Showed Dog Being Hit On The Head At Training School, Now Two Face Criminal Charges
Two people in Louisiana face animal abuse charges after a video showing a dog being hit with a tool, police said. One worked at a K9 training center. NEWSWoman Turns Herself In After Boston Terrier She Left In Scorching Car For Three Hours Dies, Police Say
A woman in Connecticut was arrested after police accused her of leaving her dog in a vehicle for hours as temperatures inside reached as high as 105 degrees. NEWSIndiana Dogsitter Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Deputies Find Pet Missing Leg, Another Decapitated
Authorities in Indiana arrested a dogsitter after finding several neglected dogs in a home, including one that was dead and decapitated. The suspect was released on bond. NEWS'Tiger King's' Doc Antle Now Accused Of Illegally Trafficking Wildlife To His Myrtle Beach Zoo
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, one of the "Tiger King" stars, was indicted on wildlife trafficking charges on June 30. He was already facing money laundering charges. NEWS15 Dead Animals Found On Georgia Property, 13 More Removed From Home, Cops Say
Two people face animal cruelty charges after 15 dead animals were removed from a home, police in Georgia said. There were also 13 live animals removed from the area. NEWSSouth Carolina Man Allegedly Hanged Cats By Nooses From Trees, Authorities Say
A South Carolina man faces up to five years behind bars in connection to the deaths of multiple cats. There were hanged by nooses in trees, officials said. NEWSPolice Find Numerous Animals With Signs Of 'Serious Neglect,' Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
A woman in North Carolina faces 10 counts of animal cruelty after police found numerous dogs with signs of neglect. Additional charges may be filed. NEWSTwo Men Charged In Connection To Cockfighting Event In Texas, Sheriff Says
Two men in Texas were taken into custody in connection to an illegal cockfighting operation police busted, authorities said. NEWSTwo Accused of Torturing Dogs, Cats And Goats By Abandoning Them At Home Now They Face — Misdemeanor — Charges
Two people in New York face charges after police say they abandoned dogs, cats and goats at a property. Now, the duo faces misdemeanor charges. NEWSDozens Of 'Innocent Animals' Found Dead In Cages At Home Of CEO Who Ran Rescue Organization: Sheriff
A South Carolina CEO of an animal rescue organization is accused of animal cruelty after authorities allegedly found 28 dogs and two cats dead at her home. NEWSMan Accused Of Shooting Pup At Florida Dog Park, Now Banned For A Year
A man in Florida faces animal cruelty charges after police say he shot and injured a pup at a dog park in Florida. He has also been banned for a year. NEWSWoman Left 4 Dogs To Die In A Car While She Ate Lunch At A Nearby Restaurant
A woman left 4 dogs to die in a car in Florida while she ate lunch at a nearby restaurant, police said. The woman came out an hour later to find the pups dead. NEWSWoman Left Her Dog in 100 Degree Heat Without Shelter, Water, Police Say. Now, She Faces An Animal Cruelty Charge.
A woman is accused of animal cruelty in Texas after a dog's death. Police say the pup was left in 100-degree heat without shelter, food or water. NEWSMan Buried His Dad's Poodle, Then Laughed About It As He Told Police: Report
A man in Florida faces an animal cruelty charge after police said he buried his father's poodle. Authorities said the suspect laughed about his crime.