New York: Dustin White, 22, intentionally ran over three puppies, say police

NEW YORK -- State Police at Ithaca have charged a 22-year-old man with felony animal cruelty for intentionally running over three puppies with his vehicle.

Dustin S. White of 708 Old 76 Road, Caroline for aggravated animal cruelty  in violation of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law.

The charges stem from an investigation that was conducted by State Police in after patrols responded to a report of animal abuse at White’s address in Tompkins County.

Police said an investigation into the matter revealed that White was backing his Pontiac Grand Am out of a driveway around noon Sunday on Old 76 Road in Caroline NY, when he was warned not to back up; that the Husky mix puppies were in the driveway.

For whatever reason, White continued backing up, running over the puppies. he then drove off, but later called the home to apologize for what he had done, say police.

Two of the puppies were killed instantly and the third was seriously injured.

Tompkins County Animal Control responded to the scene and toko the puppies to Cornell University. The surviving puppy suffered broken ribs.

White was issued an appearance ticket ordering him to appear in Caroline Town Court on April 2 at 5 p.m.  3-30-12

Caroline is a rural community about 10 miles southeast of Ithaca, NY.

(North Country Gazette - March 30, 2012)