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PENDING ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES

State v. Tom Lovejoy, JC 2007-157893
Date of Crime: 8-11-07
City: Chandler

Facts of Case:

The defendant is a Chandler Police Officer.  The Defendant allegedly left his K-9, Bandit, in the back of his department issued vehicle for several hours, causing the K-9 to die. Trial is set for January 10, 2008 in the San Tan Justice Court.


State v. Joshua Winston, CR 2007-137665-001 DT
Date of Crime: Multiple
City: Sun City

Facts of Case:

The defendant is a veterinarian in Sun City.  The defendant allegedly punched a Chihuahua that he was treating causing the dog’s eye to protrude from its socket.  An additional allegation is that earlier in 2007 the defendant treated an uncooperative Mastiff and was supposed to administer a vaccination.  The defendant allegedly became frustrated with the dog and sprayed the vaccination into the sink.  The defendant then allegedly ordered office  staff to charge the Mastiff’s owner anyway. Trial is set for December 18, 2007 before Judge Linda Ackers.


State v. Dorothy Frank,, CR 2006-009563-001 DT
Date of Crime: Multiple
City: Glendale

Facts of Case:
The defendant was allegedly found to have over 100 animals in her home, including turtles, bearded dragons and a pot belly pig.  Some of the animals were found deceased because of alleged malnourishment. Trial is set for February 6, 2008 before Judge Heilman.

State v. Larry Cramer, CR 2007-030560-001 DT
Date of Crime: Multiple
City: Chandler

Facts of Case:
Between March 18-27, 2007, the defendant allegedly beat a dog he was caring for after the dog allegedly caused damage to his house.  Defendant is alleged to have slammed the dog on the ground, kicked the dog, and also hit it with nunchakus, causing several injuries.  The defendant is charged with one count of cruelty to animals, a class six felony.  The defendant is scheduled for Trial on November 13, 2007, before Judge Contes.

State v. Terry Johnson, CR 2006-005279-001 DT
Date of Crime: September 24, 2005
City: Apache Junction

Facts of Case:
The defendant allegedly shot his neighbor's dog with a .22 rifle because it came onto his property and growled at him.  When the defendant allegedly shot the dog the animal ran away from the defendant and was not threatening anyone.  Trial is set for February 4, 2008 before Judge Heilman.

State v. Christopher Novak CR 2007-161243-001 DT
Date of Crime:Multiple
City: Surprise

Facts of Case:
On or between July 12 and August 23, 2007 the defendant allegedly abandoned his pet store failing to care for the animals inside.  The electricity was turned off and the animals had little to no food or water, causing the death of multiple animals.  Trial is set for March 10, 2008 before Judge Harrison.

State v. Paul Cosentino CR 2007-008381-001 DT
Date of Crime: July 13, 2007
City: Phoenix

Facts of Case:
On July 13, 2007 the defendant allegedly shot his girlfriend's dog, "Copper Frog" in the face.  Ultimately the dog survived after receiving veterinary care.  An initial pretrial conference is scheduled on December 18, 2007 before Commissioner Newell.

State v. Francisca Castro-Gonzalez CR 2007-008430-001 DT
Date of Crime: February 1, 2007
City: Avondale

Facts of Case:
On February 1, 2007 the police discovered that the defendant allegedly allowed her boyfriend to house and train cocks on her property for the purpose of fighting the cocks at a later time.  An initial pretrial conference date is scheduled for

December 21, 2007 before Commissioner Svoboda.


State v. Marlene Richardson, CR 2006-007814-001DT
Date of Crime: Multiple
City: Scottsdale

Facts of Case: 
On multiple dates, the defendant allegedly poisoned, or attempted to poison, her neighbor's dogs by throwing meatballs laced with poison into her neighbor's back yard. The defendant is charged with five counts of cruelty to animals, all class six felonies.  Trial is set for January 15, 2008, at 8:45 in the morning before Judge Arthur Anderson.

 

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