Yonkers Man Arrested For Stabbing Pit Bull

YONKERS, NY — The SPCA of Westchester announced Thursday that their Humane Law Enforcement Unit, under the direction of Ernest Lungaro and Yonkers Police Officer William Pataky, in a joint investigation, arrested Deshawn Williams, 26, Victor Street in Yonkers. Williams was arrested on Sept. 5 for stabbing an 8-month-old female pit bull in her back. No veterinary care was provided for the puppy until authorities were notified and took control of the dog two days later.

Williams was charged with animal cruelty. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The SPCA of Westchester’s HLE Unit were alerted on Jan. 3 that a pit bull had been stabbed on New Year's Day and was bleeding from the injury. The anonymous caller added that the dog was still at the Victor Street address for the past two days without any medical attention. Upon discovering the injured dog, authorities took control of the puppy. Yonkers Animal Shelter also responded and transported the pit bull puppy for immediate veterinarian care.

Following a thorough examination by a veterinarian at Central Animal Hospital, the dog was found to have a deep stab wound to the left back area. The wound was not treated prior to the puppy’s arrival to Central Animal Hospital.

According to the veterinarian, the wound should have been sutured and antibiotics started. The puppy remained hospitalized for several days before being transported to the Yonkers Animal Shelter. The dog has since been adopted and is fully recovered and doing well.

“We are grateful to citizens who report these incidents as quickly as possible,” said Shannon Laukhuf, Executive Director of the SPCA of Westchester. “Time is of the essence in animal abuse cases, and our officers are ready to respond.”

If you suspect animal cruelty or neglect, call the Police or the SPCA of Westchester’s Confidential Animal Cruelty Hotline at 914-941-7797.

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