New York: Caciem Kruer, 20, charged with abandoning injured dog on Long Island street corner

NEW YORK -- A Long Island man was slapped with animal cruelty charge for throwing a dog out of his car, authorities said Saturday.

Caciem Kruer, of Brentwood, was arrested Friday and charged with animal abandonment and failure to provide proper veterinary car, the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said.

Kruer, 20, was spotted dumping a 2-year-old black pit bull named Creed onto Elmhurst St. near Washington Ave. in Holtsville around 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, cops said.

After he ditched the dog, Kruer drove off.

A witness immediately called police who took Creed to a local animal hospital to be treated, authorities said.

The pit bull was covered in blood and had a cut on his paw, SPCA officials said.

Kruer, if convicted, faces up to a year in prison and or a $1000 fine for each charge.

(ABC7NY - January 28, 2018)

(September 2017) Florida: Norberto Delarosa accused of tossing dog out of his truck after Hurricane Irma

FLORIDA -- An Immokalee man is accused of tossing a dog out of his truck near a trash bin on Lake Trafford Road in the wake of Hurricane Irma, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.

Norberto Delarosa, 49, was arrested Friday and charged with cruelty to animals. No bail was set.

Witnesses said they saw Delarosa use an electrical cord with Christmas lights on it to pull the dog out of his truck and launch it toward the trash bin Sept. 11, a day after the hurricane made landfall in Southwest Florida, a sheriff's report states.

The dog bounced several times on the pavement before getting wedged between the trash bin and a ramp at the Handy Food Store on Lake Trafford Road, the report says.

A deputy found the dog with its eyes closed and gasping for air, with abrasions on his paws, back and a possible infection in his eye. The Christmas lights were wrapped around the dog's chest near his neck, according to reports.

The dog was taken to a Naples veterinarian. An officer with Collier County Domestic Animal Services told the deputy he was unsure whether the dog would live, the report states.

Three weeks later, Delarosa was found at his home after eyewitness reports identified him as the suspect, the report states.

Delarosa claimed he had saved the dog from floodwaters after Hurricane Irma and appeared hungry. He added that he drove the dog to the trash bin because he claimed that "there seemed to be plenty of food on the ground" for the dog, the report states.

ARREST INFO:
Full Name: Norberto Delarosa
Date:09/29/2017
Arresting Agency: Collier County Sheriff's Office
Arrest Age:49
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic
Birthdate: 03/08/1968
City: Immokalee, Florida 34142
Height: 5'08"
Weight: 180 lbs
Hair Color: BLK
Eye Color: BRO
Charges
#1 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - CAUSE CRUEL DEATH PAIN OR SUFFERING

(Naples News - Sept 30, 2017)

New York: Chris Normile, 21, Accused of Throwing Four-Week-Old Kitten From Pickup Truck and Driving Away

GRANVILLE, NEW YORK -- New York State Police arrested a Dresden man Friday, accused of throwing a 4-week-old kitten out the window of a pickup truck in Granville.

State Police say witnesses saw 21-year-old Christopher J. Normile throw a four-week-old kitten out the window of a Chevrolet Silverado into the middle of State Route 22 in the area of Curtis Lumber on September 26.

The Granville men, Myles Roberts and Adam Illsley, were driving their motorcycles near Curtis Lumber when they saw Christopher Normile, who was parked at the traffic pull-off, throw the kitten out the window of the truck.

“He was pulled right up to the road as if he were going to pull out, so I was keeping an eye on him to make sure he wasn’t going to pull out in front of us or anything. He had his window down and as I was keeping an eye on him. 

"I saw him have the little orange kitten right in his hand and he flung it out the window onto the side of 22,” Roberts said.

The witnesses turned Good Samaritans, two men following behind the truck on motorcycles, rescued the small orange kitten from the road and took it to the Granville Small Animal Hospital where it was treated for minor injuries.

NYSP say one of the men then took the kitten home to care for it.

 

The witnesses were able to give responding NYSP troopers a description of the truck, and troopers were able to identify and locate Normile as the driver while he was driving on North Road in Dresden (Yates County) three days later.

Normile was arrested under NYS Agriculture and Markets Law, a misdemeanor, as well as a misdemeanor charge of aggravated unlicensed operation (driving on a suspended license). He is scheduled to be arraigned on the first charge in Granville Town Court.

(WWLP - October 03, 2017)

North Carolina: Cesar Alvarez, 27, arrested accused of throwing kittens to their death

NORTH CAROLINA -- A North Carolina man is now behind bars after police say he was tossing kittens from a moving car in Jacksonville.

Cesar Alvarez, 27, was arrested Friday in Onslow County. Officers say they got a call from a witness who said they saw the kittens being tossed out of the car.

According to Authorities, one kitten was found dead and the other could not be located.

Alvarez is facing a felony charge of cruelty to animals. He's in jail under a $5,000 secured bond.

(ABC11 - August 29, 2017)

Maryland: Kitten thrown from car? Sheriff's Office investigating animal cruelty case

MARYLAND -- The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office  is investigating a reported incident where a complainant saw a social media post circulating on Facebook describing an incident that took place on May 19 near La Quinta Inn in California.

According to the post, an individual witnessed a subject causing harm to a kitten.

The case is being investigated by Cpl. J. Kirkner.

The following was posted on Facebook on May 19, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.:

I just witnessed the grossest display of human atrocities ive ever personally seen. As I made my way off base right beside the La quinta, A man tossed from the passenger side window of a red GT Shelby Cobra with white racing stripes, fa kitten from the car into on coming traffic, hit the windshield of a car (to which didnt stop) then run over by the car in front of me.

No one stopped as this poor kitten struggled to try and hop its way from harm, besides me and a person in the parking lot rushed into traffic with me to tend to the kitten. Its Right front leg was hanging by a thread of flesh, and it was bleeding from the mouth and nose. Luckily the woman who was with me was a vet and said she’d rush him to her local vet clinic.

IF YOU SEE A BRAND NEW GT SHELBY COBRA, RED WITH WHITE RACING STRIPES, WRITE DOWN ITS LICENSE PLATE AND REPORT THEM TO THE AUTHORITIES FOR NEGLIGENT DRIVING, ENDANGERING DRIVERS, AND MOST OF ALL ANIMAL CRUELTY!

I cannot express the anger and grief i have at this moment. I am extremely disheartened and upset. I hope that kitten will pull through.

COMMENTS
werwe on May 25, 2017 at 9:28 am
I heard the kitten died soon after this.

Kecia on May 25, 2017 at 8:46 pm
Law enforcement was called. A by-stander took the cat to a vet where the cat died. The passenger of the vehicle threw the cat and law enforcement was not so helpful in the beginning because there was no proof. I think he was more concerned with helping the animal he was unable to stop the vehicle to get a tag number. But the car was spotted at Weis in lusby. However the individual did not see the post until afterwards.

(SM Newsnet.com - May 25, 2017)

West Virginia: Tracy Carr, 26, accused of throwing a puppy out of moving vehicle

WEST VIRGINIA --  A West Virginia woman is charged with animal cruelty after her sister said the woman tossed a puppy from a moving car near Spartanburg.

A sheriff's department report said 26-year-old Tracy Nicole Carr of Charleston, West Virginia, was charged with mistreatment of animals Sunday after her sister said a puppy was missing as she and her brother drove Carr home.

The woman said she asked Carr to keep the dog from climbing into the front seat. The woman said heard a thud after the window rolled down.

Carr told deputies the window "accidentally" rolled down and at the same time it "accidentally" rolled down, the puppy took a flying leap and "jumped" out the open window. She told deputies she hoped the puppy had died instantly.

 

 

Paula Church, with Greenville County Animal Care, said the puppy, now named Alyce, has a broken leg and cuts from the fall.

"After assessing her condition and securing her injury, our shelter vet sent her to another local vet where she is in surgery to help mend her leg, which was broken very close to her shoulder" Church said Tuesday afternoon. "They will continue to collaborate to make sure that Alyce receives the best care she can get."

It was not known if Carr has an attorney.

  

 

(WVVA - Jan 17, 2017)

Indiana: The cat that Noah Riley tied up, doused in gasoline, set on fire and threw from his vehicle has died of her injuries

INDIANA -- The cat found badly burned in a Montgomery County field last week has died, according to officials with the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County.

The cat, nicknamed Phoenix, had been showing signs of recovery over the weekend, but her condition took a turn for the worse Sunday, and officials with the Animal Welfare League said Phoenix passed away.

“It is with a heavy heart and a lot of tears I tell you our baby girl got her wings. Fly high Phoenix,” the group wrote on Facebook just after 9 p.m. Sunday.

On Saturday, the group said she was showing signs of improvement. Even Sunday morning, they described her as a fighter and said she was stable.

By Sunday night, Phoenix was in critical condition and experiencing respiratory problems. The veterinarians were concerned she had fluid in her lungs, the group posted around 8:15 p.m. Less than an hour later, the group posted that Phoenix had died.

A retired firefighter found Phoenix Wednesday night. He was at home watching TV he saw a flame shoot up from a field. Phoenix was covered in gasoline and someone had put a firecracker on top of her. She was taken to Purdue Animal Hospital for treatment.

Thursday night, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 19-year-old Noah Riley in connection with the case. Riley, who faces two counts of animal cruelty, told police he’d seen several social media posts about the cat and wanted to “get the issue resolved.”

(CBS4INDY - Jan 16, 2017)

Earlier:

• Indiana: Police say Noah Riley, 19, tied a cat's legs together, doused her in gasoline, lit her on fire and threw her out his car window to burn to death

Indiana: Police say Noah Riley, 19, tied a cat's legs together, doused her in gasoline, lit her on fire and threw her out his car window to burn to death

INDIANA -- A 19-year-old Crawfordsville man has been arrested in connection to a cat that was doused with gasoline, lit on fire and left to die.

Noah A. Riley, 19, of Crawfordsville, was arrested shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday.

“Mr. Riley, after seeing the discussion on social media about his actions, started 'feeling guilty' and turned himself in to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office,” Chief Deputy Ryan Needham said. “Road Officer Jared Kirby interviewed Riley who admitted to setting a cat on fire Wednesday night on C.R. 500S.

More likely he knew someone would turn him in and his mommy and daddy got him a lawyer who said turn yourself in and then try to get a plea deal that says you knew you were wrong, you're sorry and you 'did the right thing' by turning yourself in. 

Riley was booked into the Montgomery County Jail at 8:06 p.m. He is being charged with cruelty to an animal, a Class 6 felony and abandoning and neglecting an animal, an A misdemeanor. He is being held on $1,000 cash bond.

The arrest stems from an incident that occurred Wednesday night. When Steve Wright of New Market heard a vehicle stopped out in front of his home on C.R. 500 S., he thought the driver might be having mechanical issues.

What he saw when he looked out the window was a flame of fire shooting about six feet into the air and heard a cat screeching in pain. 

The vehicle sped away leaving a female cat who had been doused with gasoline and set on fire, with all four feet bound with a rope. 

The person who left in the vehicle had attached an M-80 explosive to the rope as if he wanted it to explode to further hurt the cat. 

Wright immediately called 9-1-1. The dispatcher then notified the Montgomery County Welfare League of a potential animal abuse case at approximately 10 p.m.

AWL employee Misha Anderson responded to the call. She found the cat in shock and took it back to the shelter. Not knowing if the cat would succumb to its injuries, she decided to wait to see if the feline could make it through the night.

“I was heart broken and I told her if she could hang on through the night, I would take her to Purdue in the morning,” Anderson said.

Early Thursday morning, Anderson found the cat alive. In fact, the cat was walking and attentive but in a lot of pain. So, Anderson placed her in a cage and sped to the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.

The Purdue veterinarians said the cat had received severe burns around its mouth, nose and ears. However, there were few burns to its skin, but they were concerned about the condition of the cat’s lungs because of possible inhalation of fire and smoke.

“I think the cat’s wet fur actually prevented her from having her whole body burnt badly,” Anderson said. “Where she had little hair, like around her eyes and ears, she had bad burns.”

Veterinarians kept the cat all day Thursday for lung x-rays and further evaluation.

AWL is committed to help the cat to full recover if Purdue veterinarians believe the cat has a chance to live. They are now seeking donations to help with the expected large expenses.

“If anyone wants to donate to the medical expenses we will apply all we receive to the case,” Anderson said.

(Journal Review - Jan 13, 2017)

New Jersey: Little dog thrown from car in Paterson has died

NEW JERSEY -- A malnourished and emaciated little shih tzu dog that was thrown out of a moving car on Saturday died overnight Friday at the North Jersey animal hospital where it had been receiving 24-hour care.

The dog, which the staff at Ramapo-Bergen Animal Shelter had named Grant, had to receive a blood transfusion. His urine and feces-matted fur had to be completely shaved.

Days before his death, Grant was unable to stand but still managed to show affection.

Grant was receiving care at Oradell Animal Hospital and veterinarians estimated that it would have taken weeks for him to recover.

Authorities tracked the suspected vehicle but were not sure who was driving. The vehicle is registered to an older woman who is in a rehab facility, officials said.

Anyone found guilty of this kind of animal abuse could face a jail sentence and thousands in fines, the Paterson animal control officer told New Jersey 101.5 earlier this week.

The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Shelter raised more than $18,600 from 541 people to help pay for Grant’s care.

From the GoFundMe page:
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we bring you this very sad news.

Our sweet Grant passed away early this morning from multiple complications of severe starvation and neglect.

This is despite the best efforts of the RBARI and Oradell teams to save his life. This dog was a fighter to the very end - but ultimately, the consequences of the brutal abuse and suspected chronic neglect he suffered was too much for his little body to overcome.

His case is under active investigation and will be pursued to the fullest extent of existing laws. If you see animal abuse or neglect, speak up and contact the authorities: you may well save a life and prevent needless suffering.

Our most heartfelt thanks go out to officer John DeCando of Paterson Animal Control for reaching out to us immediately when he was alerted to Grant being thrown from the car, the bystander who chose not to turn her head on a crime against an innocent dog..the staff of Oradell Animal Hospital for their love and care ...and the reporters and news organizations that spread Grant's story.

Last but certainly not least to you all...our extended RBARI family for opening your hearts and for the support you have so generously showered on our dear Grant.

Our fight for Grant and his memory is not over. We will keep you all updated on any and all developments in our efforts to make sure that justice is served.

Our hearts are collectively broken. Thank you so much for caring. ❤️

Rest In Peace our sweet boy. We will never forget you.

(NJ1015 - Nov 4, 2016)

Minnesota: Badly-injured kittens believed to have been thrown from the top of bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin

MINNESOTA - When Chris Wagner got to the middle of the Blatnik Bridge on Tuesday, she found the kitten.

"I thought I was going to pick up a carcass," said Wagner, community service officer with the Superior Police Department. "There she was, huddled against the median."

The 2-pound kitten, about 12 weeks old, couldn’t use her right front paw. The animal’s shoulder had been pulled out of its socket, causing permanent nerve damage.

"We’ll have to amputate," said Sheila Keup, shelter director for the Humane Society of Douglas County.

This is the third kitten to be rescued from the middle of the Blatnik Bridge in two months. They’re all sweet, friendly kittens that have been handled by people, and none of them got there on their own.

"There’s no doubt in my mind what’s going on," Wagner said. "They could never get up there that far."

Two of them have had the exact same shoulder injury, requiring amputation. It’s not a typical cat injury, according to Dr. Bob McClellan of Superior Animal Hospital and Boarding Suites. It’s usually seen in cats that were caught in a fan belt while sitting in a car engine to warm up, whipping the leg around and damaging the nerves.

There’s another way that kind of trauma could happen.

"All we can come up with is someone had a hold of the leg and flung it," McClellan said. "It’s more consistent with someone whipping the cat out, holding a leg."

Keup is convinced someone drove these kittens to the top of the bridge and threw them out the window.

If that’s what’s happening, Wagner said, it’s animal cruelty, a felony-level offense. It’s also a safety issue. A cat in the roadway could cause a serious accident as drivers brake or swerve to avoid it. At least two of the kittens were found on the bridge just before the afternoon rush hour.

Wagner said cats have been found on the bridge before, but never this many at once.

The two kittens with shoulder injuries appear to be the same age. Bianca was found on the bridge June 9. She had surgery earlier this month to amputate her front leg and is recovering. She’s also found a forever home.

Frenchie, named because she had vegetable oil on her that made her smell like French fries, was found Tuesday. She is slated for surgery, as well.

On July 12, a 1-year-old black male cat, Blatnik, was rescued from the bridge. He had road rash and appeared to be knocked goofy, Keup said, but is recovering nicely. He also had a burned collar around his neck, according to Wagner.

Keup said a fourth cat was found on the bridge before Bianca, but couldn’t recall the date. She and Wagner think the cases are related, and wondered if there have been more incidents that didn’t end as well. They were initially wary of bringing the information to the public, for fear of copycat incidents.

"It’s animal cruelty at the worst," Wagner said.

She encouraged members of the public to be alert to anyone throwing something out of a car on the bridge. If they see something suspicious, any information they can safely get while traveling the bridge — vehicle make, model, license plate, number of occupants, descriptions — would be helpful.

"Report it so we can get up there right away," Wagner said.

They’re also seeking information on whoever is leaving kittens on the bridge.

"Somebody’s been flinging these kittens," Keup said, and someone’s got to know who they are.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Superior Police Department, 715-395-7234 or 911, the Humane Society of Douglas County, 715-398-6784 or message them on Facebook.

"There’s got to be someone with a heart out there connected to these kittens," McClellan said.

The Humane Society is also accepting donations to offset the costs of surgery and other care for the "Bridge Kittens."

(Grand Forks Herald - July 29, 2016)

Idaho: Police rescue kitten thrown out of window onto busy freeway; need your help to find who did it

IDAHO -- Posted on the Napa Police Department Facebook page:

We here at Nampa Police often reach out for the public's help. Once again we could use it......This one is a little bit unnerving and for cat lovers- INFURIATING!

Tonight officers were dispatched to Interstate I 84 at MP 36 where a caller was advising that someone had just thrown a kitten out of the window of a moving vehicle while on the freeway.

Nampa Officer's were able to get on scene in time and keep the kitten from getting run over by passing traffic.

Heroes: NPD Officers Orvis and Orvis

"Officer Orvis first saw the kitten hunkered down next to the concrete median barrier. When he stopped it ran under his car and crawled up next to the gas tank. They had to pull off the freeway and get a jack to lift the car up so they could get it out. Poor thing was soaking wet, cold and scared. I hope someone will give it a good home."

The kitten survived the ordeal and was rescued by NPD Officers Tillett and Orvis.

The suspect vehicle is a light colored (white or tan) 2 door pick up truck. It was last seen on I-84 traveling west from milepost 36.

The kitten, deftly named "Lucky" after her harrowing experience, is being cared for by a kind citizen until a home can be found for her.

If anyone recognizes "Lucky" or has any information on the heartless and cruel animal abuser, please call Nampa Police at 208-465-2257 and refer to CR# N16-31923

(Nampa Police Department Facebook - June 16, 2016)

Florida: Kitten rescued from under a car after being thrown out of moving vehicle

FLORIDA -- Caught on camera: the dramatic rescue of a kitten who was thrown out of a moving vehicle.

The poor little kitty was rescued from underneath a car near the Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island, Florida. The driver says she saw it run underneath the car after being thrown from a passing truck.

 

 

  

 

In the video, the officer who ends up pulling the little kitten out from under the car announces, "You're coming home with me!" How cute :)

A vet will now check the little guy out and it may already have found a new home with its rescuer.

(Fox13 - May 3, 2016)

Tennessee: Kittens thrown out of moving vehicle on busy road

TENNESSEE -- Four kittens were thrown out of a moving vehicle Tuesday morning.

According to a witness, the 10-week-old kittens were dumped around 6:45 a.m. on 41 A South near Kids Depot and Sango Village. The witness was unable to get a license plate number for the vehicle, but described it as a dark-colored truck or SUV.

Two of the kittens died instantly and a third ran off and was not located. The fourth kitten was rescued and taken to Family Pet Hospital in critical but stable condition.

Anyone with information can contact Montgomery County Animal Care and Control at 931-648-5750. Anyone who locates the fourth kitten can bring it to Animal Control at 616 N. Spring Street in Clarksville.

(Clarksville Now - May 3, 2016)

Trio of trials scheduled for alleged puppy dumper Joseph Kennedy

ARIZONA -- Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Michael Bluff has ruled that three trials will be held for the five charges facing Joseph Kennedy.

Defense Attorney Matthew Cochran had flooded the court with motions that originally asked for more trials, plus a continuance of the start of the trial and even a change of venue to move the trial to a different county.

Deputy County Attorney Henry Whitmer added additional motions, to allow testimony and to allege prior convictions.

The judge permitted a severance between the two counts of animal cruelty, one in which a small dog was reportedly thrown from a speeding car on Cornville Road, a felony; and the second when 29-year old Kennedy allegedly threw his sister's small dog over a fence, a misdemeanor.

Cochran said for the two counts to be tried together they must be cross-admissible to each other and they have different findings of fact. The judge agreed.

In addition to the two separate trials for the animal cruelty charges, a third trial would be held for the remaining charges of possession of dangerous drugs, possession of paraphernalia and resisting arrest. Cochran had sought to try the resisting arrest separately from the drug charges.

Cochran argued that he is the fourth defense attorney to represent Kennedy and should be allowed more time to prepare. But, Bluff ruled against a continuance. That means the first case will go to trial Dec. 15-17. But, with the attorneys' agreement, the trial was shortened from four days to three. A status conference will be held in the middle of the third day to outline future court days.

Finally, Bluff denied a change of venue motion. In making the ruling, the judge said he does not find that pre-trial publicity by The Verde Independent will result in an unfair trial or "carnival-like atmosphere."

(Verde News - Dec 5, 2015)

Earlier:

• Joseph Kennedy, 27, arrested 'after throwing puppy from moving vehicle in front of eight-month-old son after having fight with girlfriend' 
• Witness says she saw Joseph Kennedy throw a puppy out of a a moving car

Florida pair arrested for throwing kittens from moving car

FLORIDA -- A Bay County, Fla., couple was arrested Sunday after a witness spotted them tossing kittens from a moving car, killing at least one.

According to a post on the Facebook page for Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen, Christian Love McCannon, 41, and George Thomas McCannon, 45, of Fountain were arrested after a 911 caller reported witnessing a man and woman throwing kittens from a silver Honda Passport on Linger Longer Road off Highway 231.

 

A deputy spotted the car and pulled the couple over near Star Avenue and Highway 231. When he asked if they were throwing anything out the windows, Christian said no but did say that cats played under her car and she didn't like them because she's allergic.

"The 911 caller told deputies that she and her son observed the door of the vehicle open and a kitten drop out," the statement said. "A short time later another kitten tumbled out of the window. The caller stopped to help the second cat but it managed to run away. Deputies were able to find a crushed kitten in the same area and searched for the second kitten but did not find it."

Both McCannons were charged with Conservation-Animals: Causing a Cruel Death, Pain, and Suffering and booked into the Bay County Jail.

(GulfLive - Aug 17, 2015)

Jury selection begins in trial of Newark woman, Haniyyah Barnes, accused of killing neighbor's dog

NEW JERSEY -- Jury selection began on Tuesday in the trial of a Newark woman accused of killing her neighbor's two-year-old Shih Tzu by throwing the dog into oncoming traffic during an August 2011 parking dispute.

The trial comes after Superior Court Judge Richard Sules in February allowed Haniyyah Barnes to withdraw her guilty plea in connection with the Aug. 26, 2011 incident.

Barnes, 28, is facing burglary, theft, animal cruelty and criminal mischief charges. If convicted of all charges, Barnes could receive a maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison, of which she would have to serve eight and a half years before becoming eligible for parole, according to Sules.

Barnes had pleaded guilty on April 29, 2014 to burglary, animal cruelty and theft charges. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors had agreed to recommend a six-year prison sentence for Barnes.

As she prepares to go before a jury, Barnes may assert defenses that she was acting in self-defense and that she was intoxicated at the time of the incident, her attorney, Michelle Treiber, previously said. The intoxication defense alleges Barnes couldn't form the proper mental state to commit the crimes.

Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Michele Miller is representing the state in the case.

The altercation stems from a parking arrangement between Barnes and her neighbor, Nazirah Bey. The two women lived two doors down from one another on Fabyan Place in Newark, and Bey had allowed Barnes's mother to park in her driveway.

Honey Bey, a two-year-old Shih Tzu, was killed in August 2011 when Newark resident Haniyyah Barnes allegedly threw the dog into traffic in a dispute over a parking space.
Patti Sapone/The Star-Ledger

On the night of the incident, Bey's car was blocking the mother's car, which was parked in the driveway, authorities said.

Authorities said Barnes ultimately kicked in the front door to Bey's home and demanded that she move her car. As Bey went to get her car keys, the two-year-old Shih Tzu named Honey Bey rushed into the vestibule and began barking at Barnes, authorities said.

Barnes then allegedly grabbed the dog by the throat, went back outside and threw Honey Bey into oncoming traffic, where she was struck by a vehicle and killed.

A Newark police officer was sitting in a patrol vehicle nearby and witnessed Barnes throw the dog into the street, authorities said. Barnes then approached Bey, leading the officer to pull her of Bey and arrest her, authorities said.
(NJ.com - Sept 16, 2015)

Earlier:

• Newark woman, Haniyyah Barnes, withdraws guilty plea to throwing neighbor's dog into traffic

Police: dog thrown out of car window

INDIANA -- Boonville police are investigating if a dog was thrown from a car window.

The incident allegedly happened on Northwood Drive in Boonville on Wednesday.

21-year-old Kelsea Hartwell was arrested for animal abandonment.

Officials say the dog was taken to the vet Friday morning and is okay. It's now in the care of Warrick County Animal Control.

Police are now talking with witnesses to try to piece together what exactly happened.

Danielle Barnes with animal control says they were not initially called to the scene.

She says they are only called after hours on dog bite calls but after this incident, she's changing that policy. Now if a case number is generated they will be able to go out and pick up the animal to take it to the vet immediately.

(14 News WFIE Evansville - Aug 21, 2015)

Nathanial Herrera and Victor Galindo arrested after throwing puppies out of vehicle and running over one of them

CALIFORNIA --  A Barstow sheriff's deputy arrested two men suspected of throwing two puppies out of a car door and running one of them over Thursday morning.

Shortly before 11 a.m., Deputy Mamon with the Barstow Sheriff's Station received a call from a woman who said she was taking an injured puppy she had found to the veterinarian.

She told Mamon that two Hispanic men in their twenties were driving a burgundy Jeep Cherokee and had stopped at Waterman and Ramirez roads. The pair then threw two puppies out of the passenger door.

One of the puppies ran underneath one of the truck's tires and was killed when the suspects drove off.

The deputy responded to where the Jeep was last seen and found the suspects. Both men confirmed their involvement in the crime, police said.

The men, 22-year-old Nathanial Herrera and 21-year-old Victor Galindo, were arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty and booked into Barstow County Jail.

The puppy that was rescued by the woman remained in critical condition.

(ABC7 - Aug 14, 2015)

Florida woman 'who threw kittens out of her SUV while cruising down highway' is arrested

FLORIDA -- A 39-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she was spotted throwing kittens out her car window while driving down the highway around 11.45am on Friday morning.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputies say a witness reported seeing 39-year-old Veronica Gordon throwing four small kittens alongside Highway 87 while cruising in a black Infinity SUV in Navarre.

 

The witness said she saw kittens thrown from the driver and passenger-side window, according to the Northwest Florida Daily News.

She reported one of the kitten 'grabbed on to the passenger-side door in an attempt not to fall' and made if for 'several seconds' before letting go.

Authorities said Gordon was crying as she confessed and she was charged with felony animal cruelty.

The kittens are believed to be seven-weeks old, the Pensacola News Journal reported. Only one was recovered and it was in poor condition when it was found by deputies.

That kitten was taken to a vet and it's condition is unknown. The other three kittens are still missing.

Based on the kittens' age and size, they are unlikely to survive, according to the police report.

Gordon is being held on a $5,000 bond.

If convicted, she could be fined up to $10,000 and be imprisoned for up to five years.

(Daily Mail - July 4, 2015)