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CBS News
30-06-2025
- CBS News
3 dogs seized, 2 found dead after Westmoreland County animal abuse investigation
Police said they seized three dogs and found two others buried in a backyard after they executed a search warrant during an animal abuse investigation in Westmoreland County. Douglas White, 27, and Mackinzie Orndoff, 26, are facing charges after the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said a neighbor recorded dozens of videos showing White severely abusing their dogs over the course of several months. The district attorney's office said Monessen police were first contacted on Friday by a neighbor who had more than 50 videos of alleged animal abuse at White and Orndoff's Knox Avenue home. "The abuse ranged from kicking, choking, throwing, aggressively grabbing the dog by the back of its neck, and smashing the dogs' face off the ground," the DA's office said in a news release. In one video, investigators said White threw a dog against the steps, and in another, taken on June 25, he threw a dog down the stairs before dragging it through the yard and back up again. Police executed a search warrant, seizing three dogs and taking them to a local animal rescue for evaluation and treatment. During the investigation, police also said they found two dead dogs buried in the yard. Their bodies will be forensically examined. A second search of the home turned up marijuana and "related paraphernalia," authorities said. White was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, cruelty to animals, animal neglect and drug possession. Orndoff was charged with criminal conspiracy, neglect of vet care and drug possession. Both White and Orndoff were arrested and taken to the Westmoreland County Prison.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ogden man facing more than 600 charges related to animal abuse
OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — An Ogden man is facing more than 600 charged related to animal abuse after nearly 156 dogs and cats were allegedly rescued from his home. Miguel Salgado-Vargas, 73, is facing 637 individual class b misdemeanor charges that include: 148 counts of unlicensed animals 148 counts of failure to obtain rabies vaccination 168 counts of public nuisance 168 cruelty to animals, and 1 count of kennel/cattery violation PREVIOUS: 'Heartwarming': Community rallies to help over 150 animals rescued from Ogden home The charges come after nearly 156 dogs and cats were removed allegedly from Salgado-Vargas's home, that according to Ogden City Police Department, were in 'extremely poor and overcrowded' conditions. These animals were later rescued, and taken in by city animal control. They have since been cared for, and several shelters and community members have begun to help house the animals. Information on Salgado-Vargas' arrest is limited, however according to court documents a summons has been issued for Salgado-Vargas to appear in court in July. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC4 Utah.
