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ZACHARY A. JACKSON arraigned on animal cruelty charges for attempting to drown a family member’s dog

- New York, USA -


Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that 18-years-old ZACHARY A. JACKSON (pictured), was arraigned on Friday, May 12, 2023, before Cheektowaga Town Court Justice David Stevens on one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (Class “E” felony under Agriculture and Markets Law) and one count of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance (Class “A” misdemeanor under Agriculture and Markets Law).


As stated in a press release by the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, “It is alleged that on April 19, 2023, the defendant, with the intent to kill or cause serious physical injuries to a companion animal, by attempting to drown a family member’s dog in the bathtub at a home on Girard Avenue in the Town of Cheektowaga.”


The dog, a mixed breed terrier named Sprocket, received emergency veterinary treatment. However, the Voiceless Victim’s condition was not disclosed.


JACKSON will return to Cheektowaga Town Court on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. for a felony hearing. He was held without bail pending the results of a forensic examination.

If convicted of the highest charge, JACKSON faces a maximum sentence of ONLY two years in prison.


District Attorney John Flynn said: “My office will continue to prosecute animal abusers to the fullest extent of the law. I want [to] thank the SPCA for not only their work in this investigation, but also for the work they do every day to help animals in our community.”


On a separate note, according to the press release, the animal cruelty charges are the most recent ones that JACKSON is facing. In fact, he is also facing multiple other charges stemming from three separate cases in Buffalo and Cheektowaga.


JACKSON is accused of damaging a cell door while in Cheektowaga Police custody on May 9, 2023.

The press release goes on to state that in a case pending in Cheektowaga Town Court, JACKSON is accused of pouring lighter fluid on a family member's vehicle and allegedly used a blowtorch to set it on fire.

Additionally, JACKSON has a case pending in Buffalo City Court where in January 2023, he was charged with one count of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree for allegedly throwing a cart through a building on Hudson Street in Buffalo on December 22, 2022.


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Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



JACKSON’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Erie County District Attorney's Office.


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LORRAINE A. ROSE arrested after several farm animals were found on her property in grave condition

- New York, USA -


On May 9, 2023, New York State Police in Herkimer responded to a property on 3403 Military Road in the town of Norway to assist an Animal Cruelty Officer with an animal hoarding/abuse case.


In a news release, police said that a search of the property led to the discovery of “several goats, donkeys, and cows not being properly cared for and in grave condition.”

According to News Channel 2, five goats were sadly found deceased.


Police arrested 60-years-old LORRAINE A. ROSE who rents a camper on the property.


News Channel 2 reports that the owner of the property contacted New York State Police with concerns about the number of animals ROSE had at the property.

Investigators believe that ROSE “was attempting to care for the animals and became overwhelmed.”

As a result, ROSE voluntarily surrendered over eighty (80) goats to Pause 4 All Paws Rescue.


Police said ROSE was charged with five counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals for failure to provide proper sustenance under New York State Agriculture and Markets Law.


The investigation is ongoing.


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PRESTON KYLE WIDO arrested for causing significant injuries to a defenseless two-month-old kitten

Updated: May 5, 2023

- New York, USA -



~ Update: April 30, 2023


I have reached out to the Troy Police Department and asked why Kit was not removed from the home.


A spokesperson kindly got back to me and explained that “Kit’s guardian does not reside with the defendant, and the defendant has no other access to Kit. Kit’s home & care is otherwise completely appropriate and we trust he is being well-cared for.”


On a separate note, as I was searching for WIDO’s background, I came across a previous conviction of June 10, 2008, for rape. His identity was confirmed through my correspondence with the Troy Police Department.


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Following a domestic violence investigation, detectives with the Troy Police Domestic Violence Unit arrested 36-years-old PRESTON KYLE WIDO, of Latham for animal cruelty.


In a news release, police allege that WIDO “caused several, and significant, injuries to a two-month-old kitten named ‘Kit’.”

Police said the incident happened at a residence in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County.


Kit was taken to a veterinarian by his guardian and it was determined that the furbaby suffered “a concussion, dislocated jaw, fractured pelvis, and part of his right ear had been cut with a sharp instrument.”


WIDO is not behind bars and I hope and pray that he will not hurt the furbaby again because according to police, Kit “is now recovering with his owner at home.”


WIDO was arrested on the evening of April 27, 2023, for one count of Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal and released on an appearance ticket.

Online court records show that on April 28, 2023, WIDO appeared at Troy City Court for his arraignment before Judge Christopher T. Maier and pleaded not guilty.

WIDO is scheduled to be back in court on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.


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Kit's picture was shared from Troy Police


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