Suffolk SPCA Reports Arrest of Copiague Woman for Animal Cruelty
Copiague, NY - Sept. 24, 2018 - Detectives with the Suffolk County SPCA charged a Copiague woman with animal cruelty on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018.
Charity Dixon, 43, was charged with neglecting Precious, her 9 year old Maltese Yorkie by failing to provide necessary veterinary care.
The dog is at the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter. Dixon, is scheduled to appear in court on 11/28/2018
Chief Gross said that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County. If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at (631) 382-7722. All calls will be kept confidential.
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