- New York, USA -
~ Update: August 6, 2022
The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that on Friday, August 5, Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan sentenced 28-years-old KYLE J. RIBARICH (pictured), to three years’ probation.
On November 13, 2021, RIBARICH, of Hamburg, intentionally injured a 4-month-old Rottweiler puppy by throwing him/her to the ground and hitting him/her with his hand and closed fist multiple times inside a Hamburg home. The puppy was taken to a veterinarian by the guardian and underwent surgery for a broken leg.
In a press release, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn said that RIBARICH was ordered to not own an animal for the next three years.
Additionally, a final order of protection was issued for the dog’s guardian and her daughter.
~ Update: May 21, 2022
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that 28-years-old KYLE J. RIBARICH (pictured), of Hamburg, “pleaded guilty to the highest sustainable charge of one count of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals (a Class A Misdemeanor under New York Agriculture and Markets Law)”, reports SPCA.
RIBARICH faces a MAXIMUM OF ONLY ONE YEAR IN JAIL after he threw a 4-month-old Rottweiler puppy to the ground multiple times.
RIBARICH also hit the VOICELESS VICTIM with his hand and closed fist several times.
The furbaby needed to undergo surgery for a broken leg!
RIBARICH is scheduled to be sentenced on August 5, 2022.
Meanwhile, he continues to remain released on his own recognizance as the charge is non-qualifying for bail.
According to the SPCA, a temporary order of protection remains in effect for the puppy’s guardian.
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~ Original story:
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that 28-years-old KYLE J. RIBARICH (pictured below) was arraigned on one count of aggravated cruelty to animals (Class “E” felony), on November 18, before Hamburg Town Justice Carl W. Morgan.
In a news release DA Flynn said that on the morning of November 13, in a Hamburg home RIBARICH intentionally injured a 4-month-old Rottweiler puppy under his care by throwing the dog to the ground multiple times.
RIBARICH is further accused of hitting the defenseless furbaby with his hand and closed fist several times.
The puppy was taken to a veterinarian by his/her guardian to undergo surgery for a broken leg.
RIBARICH’s pre-trial conference is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
DA Flynn said RIBARICH “remains released on his own recognizance as the charge is non-qualifying for bail.”
If convicted of the charge, RIBARICH faces a maximum sentence of only two years in prison.
Judge Morgan issued an order of protection for the puppy’s guardian.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Megan E. Mahoney of the Animal Cruelty Unit.
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