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TRACY LOGUERCIO and GORDON BENNETT accused of putting a cat in a freezer in attempt to euthanize her

- New York, USA -


An investigation launched by the Ontario County Humane Society on October 31, 2022, led the agency to arrest 36-years-old TRACY LOGUERCIO and 50-years-old GORDON BENNETT, both of Rushville.


The duo were charged with felony aggravated cruelty to an animal, after putting an injured cat in a freezer in an attempt to euthanize the furbaby.


According to a press release by the Ontario County Humane Society obtained by Voice For Us, LOGUERCIO and BENNETT took in the cat after reading a Facebook post saying that the furbaby had been hit by a car and her guardian could not afford to face her medical care.


The cat is described as a female black and white domestic shorthair wearing a flea collar.


The Ontario County Humane Society said in the release that LOGUERCIO “kept the cat overnight and then determined that she needed to be euthanized due to her injuries, which she claimed consisted of broken ribs and a neurological injury.” According to the Humane Society, not only did LOGUERCIO not consult a veterinarian to determine the nature of the cat’s injuries, but she does not even have a background in animal medicine.


BENNETT who assisted LOGUERCIO “with caring for the cat, proceeded to put the cat in a freezer in their garage in an attempt to euthanize her,” stated the release.


The furbaby was found in the freezer by several family members who claimed she appeared to still be alive but were unable to save her. The VOICELESS VICTIM then died and remained in the freezer.


The Ontario County Humane Society said other charges are pending. LOGUERCIO and BENNETT were each issued an appearance ticket to appear in Gorham Town Court at a later date.


I have requested the furbaby’s pictures but the Director of the Ontario County Humane Society tells me that they cannot be released at this time.


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JOELIER A. SANTIAGO arraigned on animal cruelty charges for killing one puppy and injuring another

Updated: May 18, 2023

- New York, USA -



~ Update: May 18, 2023


Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that 21-years-old JOELIER A. SANTIAGO (pictured) of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Kevin J. Keane to a one-year conditional discharge.


As part of the sentence, the murderer was ordered to perform 360 hours of community service.


The murderer was also referred to the Court Outreach Unit: Referral and Treatment Services (COURTS) program for a mental health evaluation.


Judge Keane issued a final order that prevents the murderer “from owning or caring for any animals for the next five years”, also stated the release.


On March 14, 2023, the murderer pleaded guilty to two counts of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance (Class “A” misdemeanors under Agriculture and Markets Law).


The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Christine M. Garvey of the Animal Cruelty Unit.




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On October 18, 2022, 21-years-old JOELIER A. SANTIAGO was arraigned before Buffalo City Court Judge Kevin J. Keane on two felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and two misdemeanor counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; Failure to provide proper sustenance.

Court records show that SANTIAGO pleaded not guilty to the charges.


Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn said in a press release that on December 29, 2021, SANTIAGO “intentionally caused serious injuries to two puppies under his care inside of an apartment on Louisiana Street in the City of Buffalo.”


One of the puppies, a 2-month-old male Maltese named Milo, was unresponsive when he was taken to the Greater Buffalo Veterinary Emergency Clinic. He was then transferred to the critical care unit at the Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center where a veterinarian determined that the furbaby suffered severe bruising caused by excessive force and non-accidental injury.

Milo was surrendered to the SPCA serving Erie County and remains in the custody of a foster caregiver.


The second puppy, a 10-month-old female Maltese named Nala, sadly died from her injuries. A necropsy determined that the furbaby died from blunt force trauma caused by excessive force and non-accidental injury.


SANTIAGO was released on his own recognizance “as the charges are non-qualifying offenses for bail,” said DA Flynn. SANTIAGO is scheduled to return to court on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. for a felony hearing.

Judge Keane issued a temporary order that prevents SANTIAGO from owning or caring for any animals while his criminal case remains pending.


DA Flynn said that if SANTIAGO is convicted of the highest charge, he faces a maximum sentence of four years in prison.


A JOKE!!!


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







 
 
 

KATHERINA L. CASSATA arrested – Dead and malnourished animals found on her farm

- New York, USA -


Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr. announced the arrest of 42-years-old KATHERINA L. CASSATA (pictured), who is now facing nine counts of animal cruelty under New York’s agriculture and markets law.


In a news release Sheriff Devlin said that the arrest is the result of a search warrant executed on September 16, 2022, on a farm in the Town of Butternuts.


An investigation was launched after receiving reports about deceased and maltreated and malnourished animals on the farm.


According to the release, “Assistance for the animals through various agencies to include to Susquehanna SPCA were offered to the defendant over the course of several months in an attempt for the defendant to remedy the concerns on her own.”


On September 12, 2022, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding a deceased alpaca on the property. This led to the execution of the aforementioned search warrant, and officials removed nineteen horses, two pigs, a cat, a donkey, and a llama.

Officials also found the deceased alpaca.


The animals who were removed from the farm were evaluated by two different veterinarians.


Sheriff Devlin said that based on the veterinary reports and the conditions of the farm, CASSATA was arrested on September 20, 2022, and charged with nine counts of overdriving/abuse of animals/failure to provide sustenance.


CASSATA, of Gilbertsville, was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Butternuts Court at a later date.


The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Susquehanna SPCA, Otsego County Office of Emergency Services and private citizens.


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CASSATA’s booking photograph provided by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office.



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