Crime & Safety
LI Man Zip-Tied Dog's Mouth As Makeshift Muzzle: Police
2 dogs were found living in "inhumane conditions" on Long Island, police say.
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RIVERSIDE, NY — A Riverside man was arrested after he mistreated two dogs and zip-tied one dog's mouth as a muzzle, police said.
According to Southampton Town police, a call came in on Friday at about 3:38 p.m., asking about a welfare check for two dogs living in a Riverside home.
Upon arrival, police found two mistreated/injured dogs "living in inhumane conditions", one of which had a zip-tie affixed to his mouth as a makeshift "muzzle," police said.
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The resident, Roosevelt Sykes, 54, was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony, and failing to provide adequate shelter, a violation, police said.
Sykes was released on an appearance ticket to appear in Southampton Town Justice Court at a later date, police said.
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Both dogs were taken from the scene to an area shelter for medical treatment, police said.
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