JERRY A. MATTISON arrested after dozens of animals seized from two Hebron properties in animal cruelty case
- New York, USA -
~ Update: August 20, 2026
The Washington County Sheriff's Office tells me that no deceased animals were found on the properties and none of the rescued animals were euthanized.
~ Original story:
Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy announced the arrest of 66-year-old JERRY A. MATTISON (pictured) of Hebron.
Sheriff Murphy said the arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at two properties in the Town of Hebron as part of an animal maltreatment investigation.
According to the sheriff’s office, on August 18, 2026, deputies executed a search warrant at 55 County Route 31 and 14 Chamberlain Mills Road.
Sheriff Murphy said deputies worked together with the New York State Humane Society, Veterinarians, and Volunteers in removing a total of 59 animals, including 11 chickens, 13 cows, 6 dogs, 2 goats, 18 horses, and 9 quail. According to the sheriff’s office, Veterinarians on site determined the animals “... were in declining health due to poor living conditions and a lack of food, water, and shelter.”
MATTISON was charged with 33 counts of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance.
MATTISON was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Hebron Court at a later date.
Sheriff Murphy advised that MATTISON was separately arraigned in Washington County Court for a violation of probation in connection with an unrelated case. He is currently supervised by the Washington County Probation Department.
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MATTISON’s mugshot shared from the Washington County Sheriff's Office
Photo of the horse shared from The Dorset Equine Rescue Inc.
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