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LAGASHIA SHANTE WILLIAMS and GRACIELA AMAR charged with animal cruelty in a dog kicking incident

- California, USA -


The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announced animal cruelty charges against 18-year-old GRACIELA AMAR and her mother 46-year-old LAGASHIA SHANTE WILLIAMS (both pictured).


It all started with a dispute between the two females and a neighbor.


The incident took place on February19, 2025, when the neighbor was in his own driveway washing a car and was approached by AMAR and WILLIAMS. The females began yelling at the neighbor and at one point WILLIAMS brandished an imitation gun. The neighbor then picked up one of his two dogs who were outside with him. As he turned around to go inside the house, WILLIAMS told AMAR to kick the small dog who was still outside, Gigi. And so she did. AMAR walked over to Gigi and violently kicked him/her making the pup fly into the air.


That despicable action was caught on surveillance camera and the video went viral on social media. In the video, Gigi could be heard crying in pain. The furvictim suffered liver and leg damage from the kick.


The Pittsburg Police Department investigated the incident and with help from the public it was possible to identify AMAR and WILLIAMS.


On February 27, 2025, police arrested mother and daughter and charged them with cruelty to an animal and brandishing an imitation firearm. WILLIAMS was additionally charged with making a false report to peace officers.

WILLIAMS had called 911 to report that the neighbor had a gun, “a claim that proved to be false”, stated the release by the DA’s Office.

AMAR and WILLIAMS were booked into the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities.

On March 1, 2025, the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office released WILLIAMS after posting $172,500 bail. AMAR was released the following day after posting also $172,500 bail.


According to the DA’s Office, if convicted, both could be sentenced to a maximum of ONLY three years in county jail and fined up to $20,000.


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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


Racial comments and comments excusing, defending, and/or justifying the vile action of kicking an innocent dog will be deleted and their author banned! This is a plain case of animal cruelty and NOTHING else matters!!!


Pictures shared from the Pittsburg Police Department




 
 
 

TRE SPENCER PATRIZZ arrested after dragging behind a vehicle a dog he was hired to train

- Connecticut, USA -


On March 3, 2025, the South Windsor Police Department received a 911 call from 26-year-old TRE SPENCER PATRIZZ (pictured), claiming his dog had jumped out of his vehicle while he was driving.


On the same day, another call came to 911 after PATRIZZ was witnessed driving a vehicle down Buckland Road with a dog tethered to the back of the vehicle. The caller said that in order to get PATRIZZ to stop, he had to cut him off.


Police said in a press release that officers located PATRIZZ at the New England Veterinary Center in Windsor where he had taken the dog.

PATRIZZ claimed he forgot the dog was tethered to the vehicle.


Officers arrested him on charges of tethering a dog to a mobile device and cruelty to animals. He was processed and held on a $10,000 surety bond.


Police said the dog is not PATRIZZ’s, instead, the dog’s guardian had hired PATRIZZ to train him.


The furvictim sustained “significant road rash to his underbelly and paws”, but police said the injuries do not appear to be life threatening “and he will likely make a full recovery after long term bandage care and pain management.”


Samonna Jones, started an online fundraiser to help with the medical costs for the dog identified as Krown. According to the GoFundMe page, Krown’s guardian is Samonna’s sister. At the time of writing, a total of $1,225 has been raised.


A Facebook post by Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter – Tracs, advised that Krown, whom they referred to as K., is still at New England Veterinary Center and Cancer Care where he is receiving around the clock care.


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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


PATRIZZ’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the South Windsor Police Department





 
 
 

TIMOTHY D. BROWN aka TIMMIE BROWN arrested for beating a puppy to death

Updated: Mar 8

- New York, USA -


48-year-old TIMOTHY D. BROWN aka TIMMIE BROWN (pictured), is accused of a crime involving the death of an innocent male Pug puppy named Goji.


On February 26, 2025, the Buffalo City Police Department received a call about a deceased puppy found at a home on Shields Avenue. The caller also shared the home with BROWN.


According to the press release by the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, authorities learned that BROWN “intentionally” struck Goji multiple times resulting in his death.


The savage was arrested and charged with one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals and one count of harassment in the second degree (violation).


On February 27, 2025, BROWN was arraigned before Buffalo City Court Judge Carrie Phillips and then released on his own recognizance as the charges are non-qualifying offenses for bail.

A temporary protection order has been issued for the human victim, along with a “no animal” order that prohibits BROWN from “owning” or caring for any animals while the case is ongoing.


BROWN is due back in court on the morning of Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 9:30.

If convicted of the most serious charge, he could face up to ONLY two years in prison and then he will be free to resume his pathetic and useless existence.


Goji, on the other hand, won’t have a second life!


I asked the Erie County District Attorney’s Office how old Goji was and I was told: “We do not have an exact age for the deceased dog – approximately 5 months to 12 months old, which is why we referred to him as a puppy.” To my question regarding the details of the incident, the answer was: “Also, we cannot disclose any details about the cause of death due to the ongoing investigation as a necropsy has not been completed at this time.”


The Erie County District Attorney's Office pointed out that "As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."


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BROWN’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Erie County District Attorney’s Office




 
 
 

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