- New Jersey, USA -
Following an animal cruelty investigation conducted by a Teaneck Police Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer, three family members are facing charges after a dog was found in their home, showing signs of neglect and abuse.
The family members were identified as 68-years-old YVONNE CLAIRE and her two sons, 36-years-old CHRISTOPHER CLAIRE, and 40-years-old ROBERT CLAIRE.
I do not have their mugshots because as police explained to me, “In accordance with NJ Attorney General Guidelines, we do not share booking photos of arrestees in press releases. They were also not photographed, as the offenses were each placed on a Summons (Notice to appear in court). This was also not an offense that would require to be fingerprinted and photographed according to the State of NJ.”
In a press release, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew R. McGurr said that on February 25, 2024, they received a tip regarding a complaint of animal cruelty at a residence on 151 Hamilton Road in Teaneck.
An investigation led to the execution of a search warrant.
Inside the basement of the home, in a dark area officers found a metal crate with a dog inside. Police said the dog, a female gray Bull Terrier, had what appeared to be signs of abuse and/or neglect and the crate was “lined with a cardboard box with urine and feces.”
Bergen County Animal Control responded to the scene and had to carry the Voiceless Victim to their vehicle as she was in such bad shape that she could “barely stand.”
The furvictim was taken to Teterboro Animal Emergency Room/Shelter to be examined.
Police tell me the furvictim is approximately 15 years old and her name is unknown. She was “malnourished and dehydrated” and she’s currently recovering at the Bergen County Animal Shelter. Pictures of the furbaby could not be released as they are “considered evidence in an active case.”
The CLAIRES were charged with animal cruelty and ROBERT CLAIRE was additionally charged with obstructing administration of law as he “refused officers’ commands and resisted their control” when being detained.
They were released pending a court hearing.
Chief McGurr urges people who have information about this investigation to contact the Department at 201 - 837- 2600. Thank you!
Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the official press release by the Teaneck Police Department. Link included.
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