Iowa Woman Arrested for Allegedly Setting Up Husband in Shooting, Abandoning Stepchildren by Busy Roadside

IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa woman has been arrested and faces several criminal charges after allegedly arranging for her husband to shoot her, attempting to frame him, and subsequently leaving two young children unattended by a busy roadway. Heather Ann Perez Miranda, 37, was detained in Linn County and faces multiple charges including neglect or abandonment of a dependent, child endangerment, domestic abuse, and filing a false police report. The events unfolded in Hiawatha, …

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Miami Beach Mother Arrested for Child Neglect After Abandoning Son in Park While Allegedly Impaired

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 20-year-old mother was arrested in Miami Beach following allegations of child neglect after police said she abandoned her 5-year-old son unattended in a local park. The incident, which unfolded when witnesses observed the child wandering alone, has sparked concerns over the young boy’s safety and broader issues of child welfare in the community. According to the Miami Beach Police Department, alarming witness reports led to the apprehension of Alize Angel …

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Bronx Woman Arrested for Abandoning Newborn Outside Apartment, Community Member Rescues Baby from Cold

Bronx, NY – A 26-year-old woman in the Bronx has been taken into police custody after she reportedly left her newborn baby outside an apartment complex. Delfina Galvez turned herself in on Dec. 30, shortly after law enforcement circulated surveillance footage suggesting she had placed her infant in a green tote bag outside the building. The infant was found early on the morning of Dec. 29 by Mamadou Hafiz Jallow, a local resident who had …

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Oklahoma Mother Arrested for Abandoning Baby at Florida Casino on Christmas Eve

HOLLYWOOD, FL — An Oklahoma woman was arrested at a Florida casino on Christmas Eve after she allegedly left her infant unattended, sparking immediate intervention from casino staff and local police. The 29-year-old, identified as Rubi Verduzco, faced charges including child neglect, following the discovery of her baby in a stroller with a soiled diaper at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Authorities responded to the scene after casino employees found the baby alone …

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Colorado Couple Faces Judge for Allegedly Abandoning Infant on Highway Median During Christmas

DENVER, CO — A distressing incident on Christmas Day has led to the arrest of a Denver couple, accused of abandoning their 6-week-old baby on a highway median in just a diaper. The couple, Christina Thurman, 33, and Jarvis Sims, 42, appeared in court Thursday facing serious allegations of child abuse, further intensified by reports that the baby tested positive for cocaine exposure. Judge Jacque Lyn Russell highlighted the severe risk to the infant’s health …

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Animal Cruelty: Johnstown Man Faces 30 Charges for Abandoning Cats and Dogs Without Food or Water

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A 67-year-old man from Johnstown is facing 30 charges of animal cruelty after leaving behind 10 dead cats and five live cats without food or water when he moved from his residence, authorities say. Daniel Arthur Gates, of the 500 block of Dorothy Avenue, has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, 10 counts of cruelty to animals, and 10 counts of neglect of animals by Humane Society police …

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Niagara Falls Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges After Abandoning Puppies

NIAGARA FALLS, NY – A 63-year-old man from Niagara Falls has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty after five puppies were found abandoned along the Niagara Parkway. The investigation was opened on December 28th, 2023, by Niagara officers, leading to the arrest of Mario Sid Silva. Silva is facing charges that include killing animals other than cattle, as well as four counts of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal. Four of the …

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Lindenhurst Man Accused of Trapping Neighbor’s Cat and Abandoning Him at West Islip Marina

Lindenhurst, New York – A resident of Lindenhurst, New York, is facing charges for allegedly trapping his neighbor’s cat and abandoning the animal at the West Islip marina. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported that the 17-year-old cat named Toby was found near the water after being trapped and left by Thomas Scaccia. Fortunately, Toby was discovered by a good Samaritan, who ensured the cat’s safety. The accused, Thomas …

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