Youngstown man convicted of starving dog
State v. Wendel Gray, a case we prosecuted in the Youngstown Municipal Court for Animal Charity of Ohio, the humane society serving Mahoning County. Gray was found guilty of one…[...]
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Plaintiffs seek victims of Ohio Shiba Inu breeders “Fallscreek Shibas”
In February 2012, Edita Opluštilová, a resident of the Czech Republic, leased her Shiba Inu breed dog Mája to Tina King Duncan and Les Duncan. The Duncans operate as "Fallscreek…[...]
Read FullSavannah man, Michael Johnson, convicted of starving two dogs
State v. Michael Johnson, a case we prosecuted for the Ashland County Dog Shelter/Dog Warden. Johnson was charged with animal cruelty related to the starvation of his two Golden Retriever…[...]
Read FullCleveland woman sentenced for neglect of two dogs
State v. Glenda Murray, a case we prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Glenda Murray was charged related to her neglect of two emaciated, ill dogs tethered without shelter…[...]
Read FullWauseon, Ohio man guilty of neglecting pony
State v. Andrew Fox, a case we prosecuted for the Toledo Area Humane Society in the Sylvania Municipal Court. Andrew Fox was found guilty of one count of animal cruelty…[...]
Read FullPolice officer found guilty of animal neglect for leaving police dog in car
State v. Brett Harrison, a case we prosecuted today which was investigated by the Medina County SPCA. Sgt. Harrison of the Montville Township Police Department in Medina County, Ohio was…[...]
Read FullConviction for possession of cockfighting birds and equipment
State v. Filimon Medina, a case we prosecuted for the Medina County SPCA. This is one of the roosters removed from Mr. Medina's property. It is common practice among cockfighters…[...]
Read FullCleveland couple sentenced to jail for keeping dogs in filth
State v. Melody and Edward McDonald; cases we prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Both will serve jail time. The Defendants, husband and wife, were each found guilty of…[...]
Read FullRight to Register Service Dogs in Ohio Pursuant to the ADA
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that gives the overall structure and intent for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The ADA defines a…[...]
Read FullSummit County horse starvation case results in conviction
State v. Sixto Gutierrez, a case we prosecuted for the Pawsibilities Humane Society of Greater Akron in Stow Municipal Court. Defendant Gutierrez pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for the starvation…[...]
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