Update on allegations of dog abuse in Gloversville, NY
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Update on allegations of dog abuse in Gloversville, NY
Gloversville, NY – Yesterday, the photos that show a man who appears to be beating his Pit bull, now known to be named “Halfton”, quickly went viral on Facebook.
The images captured show a man that appears to be stomping on the
dog’s head – dragging him by his collar – beating him with his fist.
dog’s head – dragging him by his collar – beating him with his fist.
The images left viewers speechless from anger – stunned – disheartened….
Needless to say, the city of Gloversville was bombarded with emails and calls as concerned individuals begged for justice.
Official statements have been released from city officials.
The first is a statement from Captain John P. Sira Jr. of the Gloversville Police Department:
On May 1, 2011 the Gloversville Police
Department received a complaint of alleged animal abuse. A Uniformed
Patrol Officer responded to the complaint to investigate the allegation.
What was discovered by the initial officer responding to the complaint
was that 2 dogs had become embroiled in a fight at the residence. The
owners of the dogs intervened to minimize injuries to the animals.
During the intervention one of the individuals received a significant
injury to his hand as a result of several dog bites. The dogs were
eventually separated and transported to separate veterinary clinics for
treatment and released. On today’s follow up interviews were completed
to assure that the animals involved were properly cared for and that the
individuals involved had met their responsibility in caring for their
animals after the incident. It was determined that both animals were
treated as was the individual who sustained the injuries to his hand and
chest. This investigation has been handled by members of the Uniformed
Division of the Gloversville Police Department as well as the Animal
Control Officer for the City of Gloversville. At this time the
investigation is still considered open and ongoing.
Department received a complaint of alleged animal abuse. A Uniformed
Patrol Officer responded to the complaint to investigate the allegation.
What was discovered by the initial officer responding to the complaint
was that 2 dogs had become embroiled in a fight at the residence. The
owners of the dogs intervened to minimize injuries to the animals.
During the intervention one of the individuals received a significant
injury to his hand as a result of several dog bites. The dogs were
eventually separated and transported to separate veterinary clinics for
treatment and released. On today’s follow up interviews were completed
to assure that the animals involved were properly cared for and that the
individuals involved had met their responsibility in caring for their
animals after the incident. It was determined that both animals were
treated as was the individual who sustained the injuries to his hand and
chest. This investigation has been handled by members of the Uniformed
Division of the Gloversville Police Department as well as the Animal
Control Officer for the City of Gloversville. At this time the
investigation is still considered open and ongoing.
The next statement was released from Mayor Dayton King:
My office has been made aware of pictures on
Facebook that imply animal abuse taking place in the City of
Gloversville. The Gloversville Police Department is currently
investigating the alleged crime and will work with the District
Attorney’s office to prosecute any and all alleged offenders. The City
of Gloversville and my office has a zero tolerance for animal cruelty
and will take all steps necessary to prevent and react to animal crimes.
Facebook that imply animal abuse taking place in the City of
Gloversville. The Gloversville Police Department is currently
investigating the alleged crime and will work with the District
Attorney’s office to prosecute any and all alleged offenders. The City
of Gloversville and my office has a zero tolerance for animal cruelty
and will take all steps necessary to prevent and react to animal crimes.
Unfortunately, the police are not considering the photos captured by
the concerned witness as a valid representation of what actually
happened – therefore, they have not yet issued charges, and they have
not released this apparent abuser’s name and/or address.
the concerned witness as a valid representation of what actually
happened – therefore, they have not yet issued charges, and they have
not released this apparent abuser’s name and/or address.
Oddlly enough, though the police are claiming that the photos are not
a good representation of what transpired, Mayor Dayton King did see
them and has chosen not to show them to his children – we can only
assume it is due to the violent nature of the photos – too violent for
children, but not violent enough for charges?
a good representation of what transpired, Mayor Dayton King did see
them and has chosen not to show them to his children – we can only
assume it is due to the violent nature of the photos – too violent for
children, but not violent enough for charges?
It has also been discovered that the dog in the photos, Halfton,
belongs to the ex-girlfriend of the man that appears to be hitting the
dog. Reports indicate that the dog was returned to the ex-girlfriend.
belongs to the ex-girlfriend of the man that appears to be hitting the
dog. Reports indicate that the dog was returned to the ex-girlfriend.
This is the latest information that I have on this situation at the current moment.
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