Dog found neglected during drug bust
South Beach, NY (US)Incident Date: Thursday, Nov 6, 2008
County: Richmond
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Zaquana Gordon
A South Beach woman being arrested for animal cruelty was also caught with cocaine, authorities said.
Zaquana Gordon, 22, of the 100 block of Kramer Street, was nabbed yesterday [Dec 12, 2008] at 10 a.m. in front of her home by ASPCA agents, said Joe Pentangelo, assistant director of the agency.
Officers placing Ms. Gordon in handcuffs also discovered 12 plastic bags of cocaine in her pockets, he noted.
Ms. Gordon was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor cruelty to animals.
The investigation into Ms. Gordon's alleged abuse of her 3-year-old male pit bull began on Nov. 6, when police officers from the Mid-Island's 122nd Precinct served a drug warrant on the woman's home and spotted the dog, which appeared dehydrated, emaciated and lethargic, Pentangelo said.
"Veterinarians with the ASPCA concluded the dog had been denied food and water," Pentangelo said. "He had prominent hips, visible ribs and his coat was soaked in feces and urine."
Ms. Gordon has relinquished control of the dog, named Romeo, and the ASPCA is optimistic he will recover fully and be available for adoption, Pentangelo added.
From the warrant search, Ms. Gordon was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of marijuana. She is due back in court on the charges Jan. 8. References |
