DARLA B. MARTIN and DANIEL J. GARTLAND arrested after their dog was found with a severe neck injury and left without medical care

- New York, USA -

The Village of Bath Police Department arrested 45-year-old DARLA B. MARTIN and 70-year-old DANIEL J. GARTLAND (both pictured).

The arrest stems from an investigation that was launched back on September 28, 2025, when officers responded to a home on West Morris Street. At the home, officers found a female Golden retriever who “appeared in need of medical care”, said the police in a press release.

According to the release, MARTIN and GARTLAND were made aware that they were required to take the dog to the vet under the New York State Agriculture and Market Laws.

Less than a week later, on October 3, 2025, officers returned to the home to conduct a follow up check on the dog and noticed that the furvictim “had suffered a deep laceration to the neck and had not been provided any veterinary care.”

Officers then removed the dog “under exigent circumstances” and turned her over to the SPCA for emergency veterinary care.

A seizure order was later applied for and granted through Bath Village Court.

A medical examination revealed that the dog had suffered “a severe progressive skin lesion around the neck” which was later determined to be caused by a rope being tied tightly around the dog’s neck to the extent that it caused the deep cut.

MARTIN and GARTLAND were finally arrested on October 13, 2025, and charged with failure to provide proper sustenance.

MARTIN and GARTLAND were released on appearance tickets, due in Bath Village Court at a later date, as the charges do not qualify for bail.

As stated in the press release, “....the dog is recovering well under the care of a rescue.”

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Mugshots shared from the Village of Bath Police Department

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