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Manassas, VA
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Snake Knocks Power To Traffic Light In Prince William County
A large snake found inside of an electrical box cut power to a Prince William County traffic light Monday, May 1. Officers investigating the outage at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Sudley Manor Drive found the reptile inside of the electrical box. Crash Investigator Lewton and Animal Control Officer White removed the animal unharmed and released him in the area. Lewton reminded motorists: "When traffic signals are not working because of a power outage or other problem (snake perhaps) and not displaying any lights, treat the traffic light as a stop sign and use extreme…
Fairfield, CT
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House Full Of Neglected Animals Deemed Unhabitable In Fairfield
A Fairfield home has been deemed uninhabitable after police and animal control found 25 dogs and 22 cats malnourished and living in feces and urine. The discovery took place during the week of Tuesday, April 17 when a concerned citizen contacted police about a dog that was found roaming in the Steep Hill Road area of Fairfield, said Lt. Michael Paris, of the Fairfield Police. The dog appeared to have been covered in feces and urine, having a generally poor appearance, Paris said. Animal Control officers began to investigate and determined that the dog came from a home on Ste…
Glen Burnie, MD
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Rabid Raccoon Reportedly Found In Maryland
The Anne Arundel County Health Department is cautioning residents that a rabid raccoon has been reported in the region. On Wednesday, April 26, health officials issued an alert advising the rabid animal was found near the 1700 block of Mayapple Way in Gambrills. ALERT: Rabid raccoon found near the 1700 block of Mayapple Way in #Gambrills. If you or your pet had contact with the raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, call 410-222-7254 weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours. https://t.co/gZ7xDqMEks pic.twitter.com/qcdDw8rcGi — Anne Arundel Health (@AAHealth…
New Canaan, CT
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Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park
Police and animal control in Fairfield County are warning residents to be on the lookout for wild animals in parks and woods after a dog walker was approached by a coyote. The incident took place in New Canaan around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Jeniam Meadow at Waveny Park. According to New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, a woman was walking her dog when she noticed a coyote following them about two feet behind. The woman, who knew you need to be "large and loud" when confronted by wild animals, made loud noises to try and scare the coyote away, Halm said. When that di…
Mount Vernon, NY
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Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Mount Vernon, Mayor Says
As public officials in Westchester await a court decision regarding an alleged dog mauling incident, they are also urging pet owners to keep their dogs leashed and trained. The alleged incident involving a "dangerous dog" happened within the city of Mount Vernon on Tuesday, March 14, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Wednesday, March 29. According to Patterson-Howard, both the complainant and dog owner involved in the incident are awaiting court proceedings and a judge's decision on whether or not there is probable cause for seizing the animal or …
Jersey City, NJ
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Loose Snake Seized After Scare In Jersey City High-Rise
A loose snake gave building officials a scare in a Jersey City high-rise, officials said. The building manager at 20 River Ct. contacted police on March 4 on reports of a snake entering a unit, according to Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. Police found the 3-foot albino corn snake behind the fridge on Monday, March 6, she said. The snake was extracted by animal control from the Liberty Humane Society, and confirmed a domestic pet. The snake remained in custody of animal control as of Monday afternoon. The Liberty Humane Society is attempting to locate the owner. An…
Manassas, VA
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Cat-Throwing Man Caught After Assaulting Woman In Virginia, Police Say
Police investigators in Prince William County have apprehended a man accused of assaulting a woman and abusing her cat who had been at large for weeks, authorities announced this week. Fredericksburg resident Tyler Alexander Sadoff, 20, is facing animal cruelty and other charges following an altercation in Prince WIlliam County with a 21-year-old woman in February. The violent incident played out shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 in the 1300 block of East Longview Drive in Woodbridge. According to police, Sadoff and the woman, who was described as an acquaintance, got into a verbal a…
Waldorf, MD
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Dog Walker Wielding Shotgun Following Suspicious Incidents Busted In Charles County: Sheriff
Police say that a man caught creeping in the area of Holly Station in Charles County for several weeks is facing new charges after becoming hostile with members of the sheriff’s office. Waldorf resident Jovon Delonte Keys, 36, was arrested by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend after becoming combative with officers following a lengthy investigation into a suspicious person. Over the course of several weeks, investigators said that the sheriff’s office received multiple complaints from separate people about a suspicious man in the Holly Station in Waldorf who was…
New Canaan, CT
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Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters
After several sightings in New Canaan, police are warning residents that bears do not hibernate all winter and may come out to find food. The warning came after a bear was spotted on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in New Canaan on North Wilton Road, according to New Canaan Police. The bear was spotted in New Canaan on North Wilton Road.Google Maps The bear was likely looking for food in bird feeders and garbage cans, according to authorities. "Bears do not hibernate all winter and will forage for food. Please know that bird feeders and accessible garb…
Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Bobcat Attack Reported In CT Town, Animal Control Investigates
Authorities issued an alert after a bobcat attacked a man near his Connecticut home. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified about a bobcat attack in Tolland County on Hunt Road in the town of Columbia on Friday, Dec. 23, the Town of Columbia reported. UPDATE: On Friday 12/23/22 CTDEEP was notified about a reported Bobcat attack on Hunt Rd. Town of Columbia's Animal... Posted by Town of Columbia, Connecticut on Friday, December 23, 2022 DEEP reported that a man said the bobcat was under his truck and attacked his leg. The man kicked the animal off…
New Haven, CT
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CT Police Department Announces Death Of Retired Officer
Authorities announced the death of a retired officer who spent more than 25 years with a Connecticut police department. The Naugatuck and Prospect Police departments each shared announcements on Monday, Dec. 5, about the death of retired Officer Noreo Gabriel. Prospect Police said Gabriel died on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 3. "Officer Gabriel was a great asset to our Department," Prospect Police said. "As a DARE Officer he helped mold many young lives. After his retirement he was the Animal Control Officer for the town of Prospect. He will be greatly missed." Before working for t…
Manassas, VA
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Virginia Police Officer Shoots Two Dogs Attacking Him During Welfare Check: Authorities
A police officer shot two dogs who were attacking him while he was conducting a welfare check in Virginia, authorities said. Prince William County police were called to a home on the 13900 block of Telegraph Rd. in Woodbridge around 10:05 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. When an officer began speaking with the resident, two pit bull dogs pushed past the man and charged at the officer, police said. One of the dogs bit the officer in the hip while the other dog latched onto his vest. The officer was able to move into the front yard, where he shot both dogs, police said. Both dogs were …
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