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COLBY WYATT JOHNSON witnessed punching his dog – Police left the dog with him

- Vermont, USA -


On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Vermont State Police received a call by a woman who witnessed a male punching a dog on Route 107 in the town of Bethel, Windsor County.


Police caught up with a male walking a German shepherd. An investigation revealed that the male, identified as 26-years-old COLBY WYATT JOHNSON (pictured), had an active arrest warrant for writing bad checks. Vermont State Police said in a press release that JOHNSON was cited and released with an additional charge of animal cruelty.


JOHNSON is slated to appear in Vermont Superior Court-Windsor Criminal Division on September 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. to answer the criminal charge of animal cruelty.


When we read cases like this one, we know that the furvictim is removed and is taken to a veterinarian to be examined. In this case, however, the furvictim was left with his/her abuser.


I emailed VSP to inquire about the Voiceless Victim and I was told that the dog, who is 2 years old, “did not appear injured or scared by its owner’s presence.”


Maybe the dog did not appear scared but he/she could not verbally express the pain nor could he/she testify whether or not he/she has been punched before.

Police officers are not veterinarians and I strongly believe that an opinion or a decision by Animal Control would have been appropriate.


This is an active criminal case and police said anyone with information about JOHNSON striking his German shepherd is asked to contact the Royalton Barracks at (802) - 234 - 9933 or submit an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. Thank you!


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JOHNSON’s mugshot shared from Vermont State Police.


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DEBORAH HAGEN arrested – Her dog died, tied outside in extreme heat with no food, water, or shelter

- Nevada, USA -


On the afternoon of Friday, July 21, 2023, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police received a call about a dog who had died at a mobile home at the Silverado Mobile Home Park on 3401 N. Walnut Road near North Las Vegas Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue.


Police officers who responded to the location, met with Clark County Animal Protection Services officers who advised that they also received multiple reports from neighbors saying they had seen the dog, who appeared to be dead, tied to the porch stairway of the home. Residents said the dog did not appear to have any food, water, or shelter.


According to FOX5, officers found “a black trash bag in the front yard with a leash laying outside of it and could smell a dead animal.”


Officers made contact with 55-years-old DEBORAH HAGEN (pictured) who identified herself as the dog’s guardian. The furbaby was a 10-year-old female 45-pound Scottish terrier named Abby.


HAGEN told officers that she had left Abby tied outside to use the restroom the day before. After tying Abby, HAGEN went inside the home and fell asleep.


News3 reports that HAGEN told officers “she regularly kept Abby outside because of the way her roommate scolded the dog, but she said she was unaware there was an excessive heat warning in place.” Police said on that Friday the temperature in Las Vegas reached 114 degrees. Furthermore, an excessive heat warning was in effect that week.

According to News3, HAGEN “claimed Abby had access to food, water and shade by going under the porch.” Officers, however, reported that Abby’s leash was not long enough to allow her to get under the porch. Moreover, the two bowls under there were empty.


HAGEN was placed under arrest on one felony count of willful or malicious killing of an animal.

Records show she was released the following day after posting bond. A condition of her release is that she is barred from “possessing” any animals. She is expected to be back in court on August 17, 2023.


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DALONTAE VIRGIL-WILKINSON charged with torturing an animal for striking a dog multiple times

- New York, USA -


~ Update: July 28, 2023


I have received an email from Mr. Nolan Pitkin who is the Assistant District Attorney in charge of prosecuting animal cruelty cases in Jefferson County. Mr. Pitkin is also a member of the Jefferson County Animal Cruelty Task Force.


Mr. Pitkin told me the dog removed from VIRGIL-WILKINSON’s care and custody is a male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (pictured). The furvictim’s name and age have not been confirmed but Mr. Pitkin believes the furbaby “is still a young dog (between eight months and a year and a half).”


To my question whether the dog is VIRGIL-WILKINSON’s, Mr. Pitkin said: “It is my understanding that this dog does, in fact, belong to the defendant in this case.”


Mr. Pitkin then said about the furvictim: “I had the opportunity to meet him this morning, and he enjoyed all of the attention and treats! He is safe and is being treated great at the shelter right now.”


No other information could be disclosed as the case is still active.




~ Update: Jul 28, 2023


In response to my inquiry about the dog, Watertown Police Detective Sergeant Giaquinto told me in an email that “Further details can’t be disclosed at this time as this case is still pending prosecution and is therefore considered open.”


I have also emailed Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills and requested the same information. Should I receive a response, I will rectify the article accordingly.



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The Watertown City Police Department charged 25-years-old DALONTAE VIRGIL-WILKINSON in connection with a case where a defenseless dog was repeatedly struck.


According to a press release by the Watertown City Police obtained by Voice For Us, on the morning of Thursday, July 27, 2023, police responded to an animal abuse complaint at an apartment on 1223 Faichney Drive.


The police allege that VIRGIL-WILKINSON struck a dog five times, causing the furbaby to yelp.

They additionally say that VIRGIL-WILKINSON then proceeded to pick up the furvictim by the neck and carried him/her down a set of stairs.


VIRGIL-WILKINSON, residing at 1221 Faichney Drive apartment 7, was charged with one misdemeanor count of Torturing an Animal.

The assailant was arraigned at Watertown City Court before Judge Anthony M. Neddo who issued a warrant to remove the dog. Jefferson County Dog Control took custody of the furvictim.


Judge Neddo released VIRGIL-WILKINSON on his own recognizance. Court records show that VIRGIL-WILKINSON is expected back in court on August 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.


The Watertown City Police Department did not disclose additional details about the Voiceless Victim nor his/her current well-being status. I have emailed the Department and requested information. If I get a response, I will post an update.


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