SHERMIKA A. WALKER arraigned on animal cruelty charges for leaving dog in a hot car

- New York, USA -

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that 37-year-old SHERMIKA A. WALKER, of Buffalo, was arraigned on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, before Cheektowaga Town Justice James J. Speyer, Jr. on one count of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance (Class “A” Misdemeanor under New York Agriculture and Markets Law), and one count of confinement of companion animals in vehicles: extreme temperatures (violation under New York Agriculture and Markets Law).

On June 15, 2022, Cheektowaga Police and Cheektowaga Animal Control officers responded to a 911 call for a report of a dog inside a parked vehicle at the Airport Plaza in Cheektowaga.

At the time of the incident, temperatures were around 91 degrees.

Upon arrival, officers found a dog inside WALKER’s vehicle.

The furbaby, a male 8-year-old Boston Terrier mix, appeared to be in severe distress. He was “seizing and vomiting due to the heat inside of the vehicle.”

The dog was rushed to the Great Buffalo Veterinary Emergency Clinic on Genesee Street for treatment. He had a high temperature and showed signs of severe heatstroke.

DA Flynn said in a press release that “The dog is currently in the custody of the SPCA Serving Erie County where it continues to receive treatment.”

SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigations Officer William Heine opened an investigation and charged WALKER. She was issued an appearance ticket to be arraigned in Cheektowaga Town Justice Court on June 29, 2022.

After her arraignment WALKER was released on her own recognizance as the charges are non-qualifying offenses for bail. (What a joke!!!!)

According to the DA’s office, WALKER is scheduled to return on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. for further proceedings.

If convicted of all charges, this heartless and soulless female faces a maximum sentence of ONLY one year in jail. (Again, what a joke!!!!)

DA Flynn commends the Cheektowaga Police Department, Town of Cheektowaga Animal Control, SPCA Serving Erie County and SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigations Officer William Heine for their work in this investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Christine M. Garvey of the Animal Cruelty Unit.

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WKBW – June 17, 2022

KYLE J. RIBARICH accused of throwing a puppy to the ground and hitting him/her with a closed fist

- 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.

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~ 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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WKBW – May 20, 2022

~ 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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Buffalo News - WIVB