Tag Archives: New York

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Schenectady Man Killed by Pit Bulls Behind Residence in Albany; Police Officer Fires on Vicious Dogs

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James Provost, 60-years old, was killed by pit bulls behind a residence in Albany, New York. Felony Indictment UPDATE 01/05/25: On Friday, Omar Daniels, 44, was arrested in connection to the death of James Provost, 60. Daniels was indicted for one count of second-degree manslaughter, one count of criminally negligent manslaughter and three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. On October 6, 2024, officers responded to the backyard of 594 Central Avenue after reports… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Two Pit Bulls Kill 3-Month Old Baby Boy on Bidwell Terrace in Rochester, New York

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Prosecutors Charge the Teen Parents with Second-Degree Manslaughter Sulamain Hawkins Jr., 3-months old, was killed by two pit bulls on Bidwell Terrace in Rochester. Manslaughter Charges UPDATE 08/22/24: The parents of a 3-month old boy who was killed by pit bulls earlier this month now face felony charges. Anastasia Weaver and Sulamain Hawkins Sr., both 19, pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter. Prosecutors allege the couple left the infant on the floor in a… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Pit Bull Kills Male Owner in Bronx Apartment Building; Cops Fatally Shoot Dog

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A pit bull killed its 41-year old male owner in a Bronx apartment building on Simpson Street. Pit Bull Kills Owner Bronx, NY - A 41-year old man is dead after being viciously attacked by his own pit bull. NYPD officers responded to a building in the 1200 block of Simpson Street in the Longwood neighborhood just after 3:00 am Friday morning. Upon arrival, they found the pit bull clamped onto the man's throat. Officers open fired on the dog multiple times, killing it. The man was tran… [Read full blog post]

Rescue Rottweiler Leaves Victim with "Uncontrollable Bleeding;" Police Lockdown Town's Recreation Center

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Rosendale Police rescue victim with "uncontrollable bleeding" after rottweiler attack. Rescue Rottweiler Attacks Rosendale, NY - On Tuesday, the Rosendale Police Department responded to a life-threatening dog attack on Madeline Lane, where a caller reported the dog was "ripping the arm off" the victim. "As a result of the nature of the attack and the proximity to the Rosendale Recreation Center, a lockdown of the Rec Center, including the summer camp was conducted," st… [Read full blog post]