| Case ID: 4759 |
| Classification: Kicking/Stomping |
| Animal: dog (non pit-bull), bird (other farmed) |
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| Animal was offleash or loose |
| Abuse was retaliation against animal's bad behavior |
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Sunday, May 29, 2005
County: PutnamDisposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Frank Aquino
Case Updates: 5 update(s) available
Frank Aquino, 43, of Putnam County, is accused of viciously kicking his neighbor's elderly dog to death. Neighbors witnessed Roxi wander onto Aquino's property during a holiday cookout over memorial weekend.
Putnam Valley sheriffs stated witnesses saw Aquino walk up to the dog and kick it "football style" in the stomach.
Aquino has pleaded not guilty.
The court case has been adjourned until August 11th. If found guilty, Roxi's owners are hoping Aquino gets the maximum sentence of five years behind bars.
Case Updates
| January 12,2006 he was sentenced by Judge Louis DiCarlo to Shock probation ( 3 mos of weekends in the county jail.) 3 years probation, 50 hours of community service, over $1,000.00 fine to the court, $485.00 retribution to the Sampson's for the adoption of their new puppy and vet bills,he must under go a mental health evaluation and be treated as necessary and there is a permanent order of protection that he stay away from the Sampson's and their home. He had also completed an anger management program. |
| Source: News Channel 2 New York Update posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 5:14PM |
| A Putnam County man will spend the next 20 weekends in jail -- beginning January 13, 2006 -- for kicking a neighbor's dog to death last year. Putnam County Town Justice Louis DiCarlo threw the book at Frank Aquino, 41. The 60-day jail sentence was accompanied by a $1,000 fine. aquino was also ordered to make restitution to the family which owned the dog -- plus do 50 hours of community service once the jail time is completed. |
| Source: 1010 News - January 13, 2006 Update posted on Jan 15, 2006 - 6:16PM |
| Frank Aquino appeared in court today and agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty. He will be sentenced on January 12th. |
| Source: Remember Roxi - Oct 13, 2005 Update posted on Oct 13, 2005 - 6:05PM |
| Frank Aquino was due in Putnam Valley Town Court at 9:30 a.m. to answer felony charges of animal cruelty, but the case was adjourned for a second time. Neighbors have said they saw the 40-year-old kick the dog like a football, and that the 45-pound mixed shepherd dog dragged herself under a tree and died. The incident took place May 30 during a Memorial Day barbecue at Aquino's home. He was arrested June 5 after two guests at the party realized the dog had belonged to Lisa and Bill Sampson, who live across the street from Aquino. He was arraigned in Town Court June 9 and released on bail. Court officials said the case was adjourned because Aquino said he was ill. |
| Source: The Journal News - Sep 9, 2005 Update posted on Sep 9, 2005 - 10:40AM |
| To request jail time, a heavy fine and mandatory counseling, please send your polite letters to: Justice Louis DiCarlo Putnam Valley Town Hall Oscawana Lake Road Putnam Valley, NY 10579 Phone (845) 526-2121 Fax (845) 526-2130 Hon. Kevin L. Wright Putnam County District Attorney Putnam County Office Bldg. 40 Gleneida Avenue Carmel, NY 10512 Phone (845) 225-3641 x 277 Fax (845) 225-5825 |
| Update posted on Jul 29, 2005 - 8:50AM |
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