Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on April 24,
2020, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert C.
Thomas, age 38, of Rose Road, Corning, New York. Deputies responded to Rose
Road, in the Town of Corning, New York, due to a report of possible animal
cruelty. An Officer of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation had
previously responded to the location due to a report of unlawful burning and
observed several crated dogs who appeared to be in some state of alleged
distress. Deputies observed twenty dogs who were allegedly without adequate
shelter, six of which were deemed to be in need of immediate medical attention.
It is alleged that Mr. Thomas failed to provide adequate shelter for the twenty
dogs. Mr. Thomas was charged with twenty counts of fail to provide Appropriate
Shelter for Dogs Stored Outside, a violation of the Agriculture and Markets
Law, to appear in the Town of Corning Court at a later date. Deputies will
re-visit Mr. Thomas to ensure that appropriate shelter and medical attention
has been provided. Sheriff Allard thanks the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation, the Town of Corning Animal Control Officer and the New York State
Police for their assistance in this investigation.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Steuben County Sheriff's Blotter
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on April 25,
2020, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested James M. Sick,
age 28, of State Route 21, Wayland, New York. Deputies responded to Jacobs
Ladder Road, in the Town of Avoca, New York, due to a report of suspicious
person trespassing. It is alleged that Mr. Sick entered a barn without
permission and then fled the scene when confronted by the property owner. Mr.
Sick was charged with Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, and released on an
appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Avoca Court at a later date.