Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home

Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home

OAKES, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Rita Fiala, a 74-year-old woman from Oakes, has been charged with one felony count of animal cruelty and 29 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect. The charges stem from an incident on March 4th when first responders were called to her home after she had fallen. The medics encountered difficulties entering the… Continue reading Oakes Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Neglecting Dozens of Cats in Filthy Home

Dog Fight Escalates to Gunfight in Williston: Man Charged with Animal Cruelty and Reckless Endangerment

WILLISTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A routine dog fight turned into a dramatic gunfight in Williston on August 21, leaving one dog dead and two men facing serious charges. Williston Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of 29th Street West around 10:30 a.m. following reports of a firearm-related altercation. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men, Ricky… Continue reading Dog Fight Escalates to Gunfight in Williston: Man Charged with Animal Cruelty and Reckless Endangerment