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ROMAN VYACHESLAVOVICH GORELOV arrested for shooting a dog who later died

- Virginia, USA -


On the morning of Friday, November 11, 2022, the Fairfax County Police Department responded to a shot-fired call at an apartment building in the 5100 block of Brittney Elyse Circle in Centreville.


Upon arrival, officers learned that two males, both residents of the apartment complex who had their own dog with them, were having a verbal altercation in the breezeway of the apartment building. At some point 33-years-old ROMAN VYACHESLAVOVICH GORELOV (pictured), pulled out his gun and shot the other male’s dog several times. The other resident then picked up his furbaby, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador and Beagle mix, and left the breezeway area, at which point GORELOV followed them and again aimed for the already injured dog and shot a few more rounds.

Fairfax County Police Lieutenant Dan Spital said during a press release that Animal Protection Police responded to the dog to a local veterinarian hospital where he/she was sadly pronounced dead.


Lieutenant Spital also then explained that as part of the investigation, detectives spoke with witnesses in the area who were quickly able to determine what apartment GORELOV went back into. At that point officers made contact with another resident inside that apartment and GORELOV did surrender himself to police officers. A search warrant was executed at the apartment and a firearm was recovered. Lieutenant Spital said a further investigation will be conducted to determine whether that weapon was the same one that was used by GORELOV to shoot the dog.


Online arrest records show that GORELOV is no longer at the Adult Detention Center.

According to court records, GORELOV has a preliminary hearing scheduled for December 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.


I have emailed the Fairfax County Police Department and asked whether GORELOV’s dog was removed. I will update you should I receive a response.


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Investigation underway after dog found shot in Dauphin County

- Pennsylvania, USA -


A precious dog is alive thanks to Corporal Timothy Rogers with the Susquehanna Township Police Department.


The furbaby, now named Rocky, was found by Corporal Rogers on the very early morning of Saturday, October 22, 2022, while on patrol around North Front Street near Miller Lane.

Rocky was severely injured and Corporal Rogers immediately took him to a local vet.

Our hero and his wife decided to pay for the furbaby’s medical care out of their pockets since no guardian came forward. The initial amount needed for Rocky’s care was estimated to be $2,000 and Corporal Rogers organized a GoFundMe humbling requesting half of it but the generosity shown is truly overwhelming and at the time of writing, the amount collected so far is more than $8,000.


As explained in the GoFundMe, “After an examination the doctor determined that he had been shot on the right side of his face. The bullet then traveled through his ear canal region and exited under his chin. Besides the broken bones near his ear, he had lost so much blood that he was close to death.” Corporal Rogers said that the vet advised that Rocky needed “immediate blood transfusions just to stay alive long enough for his other injuries to heal.”


In an update posted on October 24,2022, Corporal Rogers said: “Hello, all! After careful consideration of all factors, I believe I've come a to a solution of what to do with part of your donations. We will take a portion of the fund and use it as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator of this crime. That way, we address both issues - getting Rocky back on his feet and also bringing him justice.”


Corporal Rogers emphasized that police are investigating the shooting and there will soon be a post on Crimewatch asking for info and offering a reward. He also thanked all those who helped with the donations. Corporal Rogers does not take credit for saving Rocky and said: “all I did was get the dog to the hospital and then put out a call for help.” Many of us know all too well that just because that behavior is to be expected from a law officer, it’s not always the case!


If you recognize the furbaby or have information about his guardian, please, call Corporal Lee Ann Tarasi at (717) - 909 - 9259. Thank you!


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Dog found shot twice and hit by a car passed away – Honolulu police are investigating

- Hawaii, USA -


Honolulu police are investigating after a dog was found on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, with two bullet wounds on the side of the road in Maili.


Cassie Moniz, with Aloha Animal Outreach, received a call around 4:30 p.m. about an injured dog laying on the side of the road after being hit by a car. The driver did not stop.

When Cassie arrived on the scene, she found a male dog who was covered in fleas, ticks, ants, and in pain.


PAWS of Hawaii said in the Facebook post that Cassie took the 1-year-old furbaby named Nakoa, to VCA Animal Hospital in Kapolei.


After taking X-rays, veterinarians learned that Nakoa had been shot twice. PAWS of Hawaii said: “To make it worse, this was NOT a BB gun, but real bullets. Someone shot this innocent animal and left him to die on the side of the road.”

One of the two wounds was old, while the other was recent.


KITV reports that Ku'ulei Durand, Executive Director of PAWS of Hawaii, explained: “It fully severed his spine, just shattering the vertebrae. They said if the bullet had missed his spine, we would've been able to save him. But, because it severed his spine he has severe damage to all of his body, and he's going to be a paraplegic dog for the rest of his life.”

Not only that, but veterinarians also said Nakoa’s leg would have to be amputated, so, due to the poor quality of life Nakoa would have, the decision was made to euthanize him.


Durand also explained that the bullets vets extracted from Nakoa’s body will be sent “over to authorities to try and figure out who did this to this dog.” PAWS of Hawaii said Nakoa was shot with a 9mm.

Furthermore, vets performed a CT scan and as Durand explained: “It's actually very important to do his CT scan because not only will this tell us what's wrong with him, the CT scan would be able to be used in prosecuting whoever it is that did this to him.”


In announcing Nakoa’s passing, PAWS of Hawaii wrote in a Facebook post: “It’s with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to sweet Nakoa. Our hearts break as tears fill our eyes tonight. Thankfully he knew he was loved & supported by soooo many these last two days. We pray he felt kindness & love around him as he passed over to the rainbow bridge. We are very sorry that a human had enacted such cruel crimes toward this innocent soul. We wish we could have gotten a chance to show him & teach him a life that’s filled with endless love, kisses & what a true companionship is.

E ho’omaha me ka maluhia. Aloha mau loa. Poina ‘ole. (Rest in peace. Forever loved. Never forgotten.)”


If you have any information, I beg you, come forward and speak up for Nakoa.

Call Honolulu police at (808) - 529 - 3111. Thank you!


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