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Oct 222 min read

TEDDY EDWARD WOOD sentenced to prison for beating a defenseless puppy

Updated: Oct 23

- West Virginia, USA -

 

~ Update: October 23, 2024

 

After hearing back from Prosecuting Attorney Ciliberti, Jr. I learned that at the time of the incident the furvictim was “approximately 3 - 4 months of age.”

 

To my question about the furvictim’s name, Prosecuting Attorney Ciliberti answered: “We don't know the name Mr. Wood may have given the dog, but after the dog was taken from Mr. Wood, she was given the name ‘Lady Bug’.”

 

I was also kindly provided with a picture of Lady Bug that was taken at the veterinarian's office.

 

I further asked Prosecuting Attorney Ciliberti whether WOOD had been charged with animal cruelty in the past and I was told: “Mr. Wood has not been previously charged with animal cruelty based upon a review of his criminal history.”

 

~ Original story:


The Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office announced that on October 18, 2024, Circuit Judge Thomas H. Ewing sentenced 44-year-old TEDDY EDWARD WOOD (pictured) to not less than one nor more than five years in prison for the felony offense of cruelty to animals.

 

The incident that led to WOOD’s arrest happened on February 27, 2023, when law enforcement responded to a disturbance at a residence in Ansted. According to the press release by Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., neighbors reported hearing WOOD yelling and a dog yelping in distress.

 

Witnesses told law enforcement they saw WOOD striking a young dog with a metal pole and his fists. Witnesses further stated that when they tried to intervene, WOOD told them the dog was his and therefore he could do whatever he wanted to.

 

In the yard of the residence, officials found a young female mixed-breed puppy who “appeared extremely scared and was unable to walk”, stated the release.

 

An Animal Control Officer took possession of the furvictim and took her to a local veterinarian for evaluation and treatment. The vet reported that the puppy’s pelvis had been fractured in two places, a tooth had been broken off, and that she sustained multiple cuts and abrasions.

 

The Innocent Soul gradually recovered but “walked with a noticeable limp.” According to the Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office, the puppy was later adopted through a rescue organization.

 

On August 12, 2024, WOOD pled guilty to the felony animal cruelty charge.

 

As explained by Prosecuting Attorney Ciliberti, WOOD must serve a minimum of one year in prison before being eligible for parole and under West Virginia law, he “is also prohibited from owning, possessing, or living with any animal for a period of fifteen (15) years.”

  

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.






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Oct 211 min read

DAKOTA THOMAS ALLERTON seen on video abusing a dog

- West Virginia, USA -

 

The Vienna Police Department arrested 30-year-old DAKOTA THOMAS ALLERTON (pictured).

 

ALLERTON was arrested in connection with a video circulating on social media depicting a male abusing a defenseless dog. That male was identified by police as ALLERTON.

 

Police did not disclose information about the dog and did not elaborate on the extent of the abuse, but said that the furvictim is “the custody of the Humane Society” and that his/her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

 

ALLERTON was charged with animal cruelty and at the time of writing online records show that he was released from the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation on parole.

 

I emailed Vienna Police Department Chief Mike Pifer to inquire about the dog. If I get a response, I will update the article accordingly.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the media release by the Vienna Police Department. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.

 

ALLERTON’s mugshot shared from the Vienna Police Department




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Aug 202 min read

TRISTAN BLAINE WOLCOTT caught on video striking and throwing down the stairs a malnourished dog

- West Virginia, USA -

 

The Beckley Police Department received an animal neglect complaint involving a residence on Wickman Avenue. The complainant had a video showing their neighbor throwing a dog down a set of stairs. The complaint advised that the dog was malnourished and appeared to have broken legs.

 

On August 16, 2024, an officer responded to the given address to investigate and upon arrival the officer made contact with a woman who said the dog was hers.

 

The officer reported that the dog was extremely malnourished and that his/her back legs were swollen and had open cuts. The officer further reported that the dog’s back legs appeared to not be working.

 

The officer also made contact with 27-year-old TRISTAN BLAINE WOLCOTT (pictured) and questioned him about the dog. WOLCOTT did not immediately give the officer his real name and identified himself as “Tristan Primeaux”.

 

According to the officer, during the interview WOLCOTT became “nervous”, was “apprehensive” and would not answer clearly.

 

One of the videos that the officer obtained from the complainant and that was dated August 16, 2024, showed WOLCOTT grabbing the furvictim, striking him/her, and throwing him/her down the stairs.

 

In another video, which was stamped August 8, 2024, the dog can be seen displaying obvious injury to his/her legs.

 

WOLCOTT was arrested and booked into the Southern Regional Jail on felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor obstruction of an officer.

 

At the time of writing, the Beckley Police Department has not responded to my several emails requesting information about the dog.

  

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from WVVA. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

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.

  

 

WOLCOTT’s mugshot shared from the Southern Regional Jail




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