Severe dog starvation case resolved, Jesse Fry goes to jail
State v. Jesse Fry, a case we prosecuted for the Medina County SPCA. Fry's dog "Chronos," now known as "Brutus," was kept in a crate too small to stand up…[...]
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Robert Konst “Hollywood Bob” convicted of animal cruelty
State v. Robert Konst (a.k.a. "Hollywood Bob"), a case we prosecuted for the Geauga County Humane Society. 74 cats and one dead kitten were found at Konst's residence and place…[...]
Read FullOwner of suspected cockfighting location convicted of bird neglect
State v. Jose DeJesus, a case we prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. DeJesus was found guilty of three counts of animal neglect related to the care of birds…[...]
Read FullState v. Joshua Maldonado, Cleveland Animal Abuser Convicted
State v. Joshua Maldonado, a case we prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Maldonado was found guilty of one count of animal cruelty, a first degree misdemeanor, for the…[...]
Read FullHudson resident, Dowdell, guilty of animal neglect
State v. Howard Dowdell, a case we prosecuted for the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Dowdell was found guilty of 3 counts of companion animal cruelty in a case alleging…[...]
Read FullSkinny Little Buddies President convicted of animal cruelty
State v. Vicki Cornell, a case we helped prosecute for the Williams County Humane Society, co-counseling with the Bryan City Prosecutor's Office. Cornell was found guilty of 24 counts of…[...]
Read FullOhio Animal Cruelty Law seminar in Canfield
Angels for Animals is presenting a seminar: "Animal Cruelty in Ohio, 2014" in Canfield, Ohio on Friday, May 16, 2014, starting at 9 a.m. Attorney Jeff Holland, who has prosecuted…[...]
Read FullDog found hanging from car by its leash in Brunswick
State v. Nathan Vapenik, a case we prosecuted for the Medina County SPCA, jointly investigated with Brunswick Animal Control. Defendant was found guilty of two counts of companion animal cruelty…[...]
Read FullDog neglect in Lake County
State v. Marcus Ranson, a case we prosecuted in the Painesville Municipal Court for the Lake Humane Society. Ranson was found guilty of two counts of companion animal cruelty regarding two…[...]
Read FullOhio HB 274 “Goddard’s Law” Assigned to Senate Agriculture Committee
HB 274 "Goddard's Law" has been assigned to the Ohio Senate Agriculture Committee. A sponsor hearing must be scheduled for this Bill to move on. HB 274: • Prohibits any…[...]
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