- New York, USA -
On Friday, July 29, the New York City Office of the Sheriff and the ASPCA Animal Rescue Unit rescued several abused and neglected Husky dogs found to be living in deplorable conditions on the 100 block of Van Duzer Street in Tompkinsville, a neighborhood in northeastern Staten Island in New York City.
As part of an investigation into animal cruelty, officials showed up with a search warrant and as reported by silive.com, a Sheriff’s office deputy used a bolt cutter to cut open a lock to enter the lot in in a fenced-in area and shielded by a tarp and barbed-wire.
Officials discovered and removed a total of 24 Huskies, 16 adult dogs and 8 puppies.
Most of the dogs were found inside trailers covered in feces and urine.
Underneath the trailers, a mother dog protected her babies in the only shadowy area available. Sadly, one of her babies did not make it.
One of the adult dogs was severely injured and was taken to an emergency animal hospital.
silive.com reports that in a statement, Chief Derek Skuzenski of the Brooklyn and Staten Island Sheriff’s Office, explained how they found out about the dogs.
“We received a complaint yesterday of 20-30 Huskies in this area that were malnourished and abused and neglected, so we came in and we investigated it and brought our findings to the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office assisted us in petitioning Criminal Court for a search warrant under agricultural law and we got that search warrant printed. So, we are conducting that search right now and part of the order is for ASPCA to come with us… to take custody of all the dogs so that way they get the proper care and medical treatment that they need.”
In connection with this case, New York City Sheriff’s deputies arrested 54-years-old VICTOR QUINTEROS (pictured).
The main charge against QUINTEROS is felony aggravated cruelty to animals, in addition to 24 counts of misdemeanor neglect of impounded animals and 24 counts of inappropriate shelter for dogs.
On an unrelated note, QUINTEROS is also accused of punching a 40-year-old woman in the face after suspecting her of peeking into his property. The incident took place weeks before the animal cruelty related raid. In relation to this offense, online court records show that QUINTEROS is due to appear in Richmond Criminal Court on August 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
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VICTOR QUINTEROS is yet another example of a lazy cruel POS making a living off dogs! Breeding animals to sell but never investing in their proper care is typically a lazy selfish & cruel way to make some money. Punish this POS! It is way past time to set an example to all those who engage in this that it will not be accepted nor tolerated! Stand up & speak for those who have no say!