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Jul 152 min read

WILLIAM CHAZ COBB arrested after three dogs were left to die in an abandoned U-Haul

- Massachusetts, USA -

 

The Boston Police Department arrested 33-year-old WILLIAM CHAZ COBB (pictured).

 

Police said that on the evening of July 9, 2024, officers responded to the area of 69 Edgewater Drive after receiving a call about a moving van that had been abandoned for weeks and a foul smell coming from it.  

 

According to the Department’s press release, upon arrival, officers located a U-Haul with a terrible smell coming from it. When officers opened the van, they discovered the bodies of three dogs and bugs.

Animal Control was called in to remove the deceased dogs and the responding ACO said the dogs were “bloated” in the sweltering van. The ACO noted temperatures in Boston climbed 90 degrees that week.

 

According to the police report, authorities responded to the same vehicle on July 2, 2024, and found six dogs inside the running van.

 

As a result of the investigation into the incident, Dorchester District Court issued a warrant for COBB’s arrest for three counts of animal cruelty.

 

Members of the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force and the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit located COBB on July 12, 2024, in the area of 148 Mediterranean Drive. COBB was taken into custody and booked into Suffolk County Jail. He later appeared in Dorchester District Court and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

 

COBB is expected back in Court in September 2024.

 

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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

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Mar 253 min read

FREDERICK INGRANDO, hired dog walker, arrested – He beat and abused one of the dogs he was walking

Updated: Mar 27

- Massachusetts, USA -

 

~ Update: March 27, 2024

 

On Monday, March 25, 2024, FREDERICK INGRANDO JR. (pictured), was in court to face accusations of animal cruelty after a video shared on social media appeared to show him abusing a dog he was hired to walk.

 

The furvictim is a 3-year-old Golden Retriever named Tokyo.

 

NBC 10 Boston reports that a not-guilty plea was entered on INGRANDO’s behalf.

 

INGRANDO was ordered not to have contact with the dogs involved or their guardians. However, the judge still allowed him to work with animals.

 

Outside the courthouse, INGRANDO repeatedly told reporters that he loves dogs and that police are exaggerating.

 

NBC10 Boston asked INGRANDO’s father what he had to say about the way his son treated Tokyo. To that, he answered: “My son's a man, he was brought up the right way. He has a condition. If you can't see it by looking at him, then you guys ain't news people.”

 

Speaking of the way INGRANDO was brought up, let me also draw your attention to another unsettling aspect of the case. One of the witnesses who saw INGRANDO kicking and abusing Tokyo stepped in to defend the furbaby and INGRANDO started launching racial slurs at him. The video captured this!!!

 

INGRANDO is due back in court  on April 30, 2024.


 

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The Medford Police Department announced the arrest of 33-years-old FREDERICK INGRANDO.

 

Police said in a media release that on the morning of Sunday, March 24, 2024, officers responded to the area of Fellsway West and Sheridan Avenue after receiving a report about a male who was being abusive toward a dog.

 

From the investigation it emerged that the male was walking a group of dogs and at some point, he struck one of the dogs in the head multiple times and then proceeded to lift up the Voiceless Victim off the ground by his/her collar “in a harmful manner”, said police.

 

Thankfully, an outstanding citizen did the right thing and recorded the abuse and then showed the video to the officers. The video allowed police to identify INGRANDO as the male seen in the footage.

 

Police went to INGRANDO’s home and placed him under arrest.

 

Police said that the dogs that INGRANDO was walking were not his. In fact, according to WCVB, INGRANDO “had listed his dog walking services on the popular Rover app.

 

Police removed from INGRANDO’s home the dogs he was hired to walk and took them to the Ocean View Kennels in Revere where later, they were picked up from their guardians.

 

The dog who was struck was taken to a veterinarian to be evaluated. Police tell me that the dog is a 3-year-old female Golden Retriever and that “she was cleared by a local veterinarian and released yesterday. She seems to be physically okay.”

 

In a statement to WCVB, a spokesperson for Rover said: We were shocked and disturbed to learn of this abhorrent behavior — there is zero tolerance for this type of treatment of pets in our community. Upon learning of these allegations, our 24/7 Trust and Safety Team suspended the pet care provider’s account and is conducting a full investigation. We will also assist law enforcement to the fullest extent possible.”

 

Police also told me that INGRANDO is scheduled to be arraigned at Somerville District Court on Monday, March 25, 2024.

 

This investigation is still ongoing.

 

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Please note that details may be removed or new information added should such sources report an update.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 




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Jan 43 min read

ANDREW CHIEU arrested – He set a live raccoon on fire after trapping him in a cage

Updated: Feb 26

- Massachusetts, USA -

 

⚠️WARNING⚠️The article contains pictures some of you may find distressing⚠️


~ Update: February 26, 204

 

The New England Wildlife Center announced that the raccoon sadly passed away.

 

Part of a Facebook post published by the agency read: “Friends we have some very sad news to share. Despite our efforts and round the clock care we lost our patient today. We were so hopeful we could get her through this tragic event but the damage to her body from the burns ended up being too severe. Yesterday she underwent her third surgery to address her burns and even more tissue had become necrotic since the last procedure. We removed the damaged tissue and applied honey to help with the healing process. Her vitals were stable throughout the process. This morning we found her more lethargic than usual and shortly after her morning meds she arrested. Though CPR was attempted and emergency medications administered, we simply weren’t able to get her back.  We are all very sad today, but don’t regret giving her a chance.  We know she was fighting until the end.”

 

I don’t recall reading the Voiceless Victim’s name in any of the posts or articles I have come across, so I took the liberty of naming her Angel. Should her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.

 

Update on Voice For Us Facebook page


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The Quincy Police Department arrested 63-years-old ANDREW CHIEU (pictured) after he cruelly trapped a raccoon and attempted to set him on fire.

 

On Saturday, December 30, 2023, officers responded to a residence on Royal Street after receiving a call about a resident attempting to light a raccoon on fire in their backyard.

 

Upon arrival, officers found two neighbors arguing and a helpless live raccoon trapped in a cage with severe body injuries. Investigators obtained a video of the incident which showed CHIEU building a fire in a tin can. The footage goes on to show that as the fire intensifies, CHIEU put the trapped raccoon on top of the can.

 

Officers took the Voiceless Victim to New England Wildlife Center and the organization wrote in a Facebook post: “…Miraculously this raccoon survived the incident, but remains in critical condition. He suffered severe burns to his stomach, back, and paws. Raccoons have more nerves running to their hands than almost any other animal on earth, so we know this has to be extremely painful.  Almost all of its fur is either completely missing or burnt from the fire. Burns this severe are extremely painful and pose a severe health risk for the animal. Besides the obvious skin damage, burns this widespread can lead to severe infection, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and blood pressure issues. Right now we are working hard to stabilize this patient by providing multiple pain meds, antibiotics, fluids and nutritional support. This raccoon has a long road to recovery ahead, but he is a fighter and we will do everything we can to get him through.”

 

CHIEU was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, he was arraigned at Quincy District Court.

 

As New England Wildlife Center explained in their Facebook post, “Raccoons play an important role in urban and suburban ecosystems across MA. They eat rodents and insects and can act as a backyard cleanup crew for decaying [carrion] and vegetative matter.” The post goes on to say: “There are plenty of reasons to love these curious creatures and if you practice a few key safety tips it is easy to co-exist with them. This time of year in particular is a great time to do some raccoon proofing. Capping chimneys, making sure the underside of decks and sheds are secured, and using lids on outdoor trash cans will go a long way towards limiting negative interactions during the coming baby season.”

 

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