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BRANDON A. CARLSON arrested for intentionally physically abusing an innocent dog to death

- New York, USA -

 

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck announced the arrest of 38-years-old BRANDON A. CARLSON (pictured), of Seneca Falls.

 

In a media release, Sheriff Schenck said that the arrest is the result of an investigation that was launched on November 11, 2023, after a dog was found deceased in the town of Springport under “suspicious” circumstances.

 

The investigation determined that CARLSON “intentionally contributed to the death of the dog through physical abuse.” Investigators then obtained a warrant for CARLSON’s arrest for the charges of aggravated cruelty of an animal, and tampering with physical evidence, both felonies.

 

On March 27, 2024, CARLSON was located and taken into custody. He was then turned over to the county’s Centralized Arraignment Part court and released on his own recognizance. CARLSON is due back in the Town of Springport Court at a later date.

 

Sheriff Schenck encourages anyone who has information about this case to contact detectives at (315) - 253 - 1610. Alternatively, tips can be submitted online. Thank you!

 

I emailed Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci to request additional information about the Voiceless Victim, his/her pictures, and the necropsy results. In an email I was told that “Because the case is still pending in Court, we cannot legally release any of the requested information. Once the case is resolved, you can submit a subsequent request for this information.  I can share that we are in possession of photographs and a necropsy report.”

Ms. Antonacci also said that the dog was not CARLSON’s.

 

I took the liberty of naming the Voiceless Victim Indigo, for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.

  

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s office obtained by Voice For Us.

Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.

 

 

CARLSON’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.





 
 
 

HILARY DAVIS, owner of A Canine Gem, facing charges after forty-nine dogs removed from her facility

- New York, USA -

 

On the morning of Monday, February 26, 2024, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at A Canine Gem, an animal rescue nonprofit on 30 Ashley Road in Beekmantown, following allegations of animal cruelty. Law enforcement removed forty-nine (49) dogs from the facility.

 

On the scene, assisting the sheriff’s office were a veterinarian, a veterinarian technician, NYS Environmental Conservation Police, several members of the SPCA, and local animal control.

 

The following day, February 27, 2024, Clinton County Sheriff David Favro and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie addressed the media outside the Clinton County Jail.

 

During the news conference, Sheriff Favro described the conditions the Voiceless Victims were found in and pointed out that “Malnutrition was one of the biggest concerns.” He said: “Most, if not all, were underfed, some severally underfed. There were a couple of them that couldn’t even stand up.” Sheriff Favro also said the furvictims were completely covered in feces and had injuries to their paws.

 

“Pets are supposed to bring joy and pleasure to all of us and to have them just boxed up and caged up and treated that way is just not acceptable,” stated Sheriff Favro.

 

The rescued dogs were taken to the jail and housed in a cell unit for prisoners that was not being used at the moment. Sheriff Favro stressed that having the dogs at the jail is the best option at this time, ensuring that there are people present around the clock in a heated facility without incurring additional costs for the county.

The Voiceless Victims are not available for adoption just yet as they are being considered evidence in the ongoing investigation.

 

District Attorney Wylie said the owner of A Canine Gem, HILARY DAVIS (pictured), is facing a slew of charges. “I believe there are 25 counts of violation for the condition of the dogs and there are approximately 45 counts of charges for the facility itself,” he explained.

Sheriff Favro added that depending on the results of the veterinarians’ evaluations, several more charges could also be filed against DAVIS. He also said: “Some of these dogs, whether or not they make it — if they don’t — that’s going to elevate things and change the terms and conditions of the overall outcome”.

 

A disturbing piece of information revealed by District Attorney Wylie, is that back in 2019, A Canine Gem operated in Winooski, Vermont where it also faced several animal cruelty allegations.

Sheriff Favro believes DAVIS’ operation extends outside the area and said: “We are even getting word that maybe even further than Vermont, so we are looking into all possible avenues”.

 

DAVIS is not in custody but as Sheriff Favro said, they have all that information and they are just waiting to conclude the case and complete the investigation before filing all the charges.

 

Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Links included.

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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.

 

 

DAVIS’ photo shared from an article published by Seven Days on October 22, 2019.


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JOSHUA D. BROWNELL arrested after a pregnant dog was found deceased in Norwood Lake

Updated: Feb 10, 2024

- New York, USA -

 

On the night of June 28, 2023, the Norwood Village Police Department received a report about a dog in Norwood Lake.

Responding officers found a deceased female Pitbull in the water at the municipal boat launch on Norwood Lake.

 

The Department then took to Facebook the heartbreaking story and reached out to the community for assistance in locating the Voiceless Victim’s guardian. Part of the post read: “We are looking for anyone who may have information about this incident, or the dog.  Below is a picture of the collar.  The dog will be taken care of with respect by our agency until the owner can be located.”

 

After a lengthy investigation, police announced that on February 6, 2024, 41-years-old JOSHUA D. BROWNELL (pictured via Facebook), of Potsdam, was arrested and charged with one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty.

 

BROWNELL was released on a ticket to appear at Town of Potsdam Court in March 2024.

 

WWNY reports that Norwood Village Police Chief Shawn Wells said the public helped solve the case. BROWNELL was identified as the dog’s guardian and on his Facebook account, police found pictures of the Voiceless Victim, a brown and white Pitbull named Diamond with a distinctive pattern.

 

Police were assisted in their investigation by the Potsdam Animal Control Officer and the Potsdam Humane Society.

 

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Please note that details may be removed or new information added should such sources report an update.

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.

 





 
 
 

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