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Westminster, MD
Breaking News
‘My Heart Is Shattered’: Four Beloved Horses Killed In Tragic Westminster Barn Fire
They weren't just horses — they were family. A young family is reeling after a historic Carroll County barn was reduced to rubble when a massive blaze tore through the three-story structure, killing four horses and sending a man to the hospital. "I lost everything today. I lost my dreams. I lost everything I’ve spent my life dreaming to have," Karlie Bosley said. "But most importantly we lost the four greatest horses i have ever known." "The only four horses that did not and would never have a price tag. They were my everything. I am not okay. I am never going to be okay." Fir…
National Interest
40+ Dead Cats Found In Freezer Of Rensselaer Home, Dozen More Rescued, Police Say
An eviction in upstate New York took a grim turn when police found dozens of deceased cats inside a freezer. Officers made the discovery Tuesday, Sept. 30, during an eviction in the city of Rensselaer, according to Rensselaer Police. Inside the residence, investigators found 12 cats alive, many with signs of respiratory infections, police said. They also encountered overwhelming amounts of animal waste across several rooms. Air quality testing revealed ammonia levels high enough to cause burning and choking sensations, police said. The resident, Pamela Mead, surrendered the animals an…
National Interest
Big Cat Handler Linked To 'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Mauled To Death
A big cat trainer and former associate of "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic was killed by a tiger during a performance. Ryan Easley died at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve on Saturday, Sept. 20, the southeastern Oklahoma facility said in a Facebook post. He ran ShowMe Tigers and had worked with animals from Joe Exotic and Bhagavan "Doc" Antle. Easley was performing "an act with the tiger when something went wrong, resulting in him being attacked," Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park told KXII 12 News. Deputies said Easley wasn't breathing when they arrived. Growler Pines said Easley's dea…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Breaking News
Malta Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say
A New York man is facing animal abuse charges after allegedly beating his dog so badly the animal had trouble relieving itself, police said. Saratoga County deputies responded to a Malta residence on Knabner Road following an animal complaint on Thursday, Aug. 28, according to sheriff’s officials. Investigators determined that Eugene Willis, 69, kicked a black Labrador Retriever on its rear end so hard the animal suffered bruising and difficulty urinating and defecating, police said. Willis was arrested on suspicion of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals: failure to provide susten…
Quarryville, PA
Breaking News
Jeep Rear-Ends Horse-And-Buggy In Quarryville, Injuring Driver, Horse Killed: PA State Police
A Jeep rear-ended a horse-and-buggy on White Oak Road in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8:35 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Sept. 8. Troopers said the Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Eric Rebman, 54, of Quarryville, was traveling west behind a large truck when the truck passed an Amish buggy ahead of it and the Jeep struck the buggy from behind on White Oak Road, Strasburg Township, at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The 26-year-old buggy’s operator from Quarryville, reported back pain and was treated by Lancaster EMS but refused transport,…
East Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In East Hartford; Police On Hunt For Artist
Authorities in a Connecticut community are asking for the public's help after two squirrels were found painted. East Hartford Animal Control received a report of the animals being painted — one red and the other blue — in the Naubuc Avenue and High Street area. Both squirrels appear to be OK from the paint, but animal control officers want to find out who is responsible. Some paints are highly toxic to squirrels and can cause death or serious illness. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact East Hartford Animal Control at 860-291-7572 and leave a message.
National Interest
Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt In Middletown: Affidavit
A popular content creator is facing felony charges after allegedly setting her Middletown home on fire in a suicide attempt that killed one of her cats, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Sept. 4. Drew Yvonne Mehalick-Headley, 29 — known to her hundreds of thousands of followers as “Drew Disaster” — allegedly lit the bedroom of her mobile home on Caravan Court around 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to Middletown police. Flames ripped through the residence before firefighters were able to knock down the blaze and rescue Mehalick-Headley, authorities said…
Patterson, NY
Breaking News
Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on felony charges after investigators say he brutally killed a rabbit in Putnam County. Luis Parrales of Patterson was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 28, and charged with aggravated animal cruelty in connection with an incident earlier in the month, the Putnam County SPCA announced on Saturday, Aug. 30. The investigation began on Monday, Aug. 18, when the SPCA was called by New York State Police to assist in the death of a six-pound Flemish mix rabbit. Detectives said the rabbit had suffered severe blunt force trauma and strangulation. The animal…
National Interest
Boarding Owners Let 21 Dogs Die In Washington County, Police Say
Two owners of a dog boarding facility in upstate New York are facing criminal charges after 21 dogs were found dead. Washington County deputies were called Sunday, Aug. 24, to Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding on Allen Road in Argyle for a report of deceased animals, the agency said. Investigators determined that the facility’s owners, Robert Palulis, 48, and Anastasia Palulis, 38, failed to provide adequate water and ventilation, resulting in the deaths of 21 dogs, according to police. Another dog required medical treatment. Both owners were each charged with 22 counts under New York’s Agric…
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Newark Woman Struck Dead By Vehicle While Walking Dog: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old Newark woman was fatally struck by a vehicle that witnesses say was speeding and driving in the wrong direction while she was walking her dog on Friday, Aug. 22, authorities said. At 10 p.m., Stefanie Munoz was walking her dog when she was struck by a 2023 gray Ford Explorer in front of 347 Clifton Ave, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Munoz was crossing the street, mid-block, when she was struck by the vehicle, authorities said. Her dog was unharmed, authorities said. Munoz was taken to University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. The strik…
Leesburg, VA
Breaking News
100+ Dogs Pulled From ‘Deplorable’ Loudoun Rescue; Some Found In Mass Graves: Leaders Sentenced
Three leaders of a now-defunct Virginia animal rescue have been sentenced after more than 100 animals were found suffering in what authorities called “deplorable conditions.” Nicole Metz, 52, and Kimberly Hall, 53, each pleaded guilty to five counts of cruelty to animals and were sentenced, according to Loudoun County officials. Metz and Hall each received: A 40-month suspended sentence; Three years supervised probation; Five-year ban on pet ownership; Three-year ban on involvement with any group that cares for, treats, or places animals; Mental health evaluation a…
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Obituaries
Young Middletown Man Who Saved 8 Lives Through Organ Donation Remembered After Sudden Death
Community members are coming together to help the family of a young Orange County man whose sudden death earlier this month has left his family devastated — while his gift of organ donation saved the lives of eight people. Brian T. Carey died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to his family. More information about the circumstances behind his death was not made public. In a GoFundMe page started by his sister-in-law, Carrie Massari-Carey, she wrote he was a man whose “laughter, kindness, and vibrant spirit touched everyone who knew him.” "Brian was a bright light in our lives, and …
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