The Eighth Squad reports the arrest of a Hicksville woman for Animal Cruelty that occurred on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:50 pm in Hicksville.
According to detectives, Town of Hempstead Animal Control employees received pictures from an anonymous person. The photos depicted a thin malnourished puppy. The owner was contacted and gave permission for the officers and Animal Control to retrieve the dog from her residence. The dog was taken to a veterinarian for medical treatment.
Later that day, the dog succumbed to its maltreatment. Gisela Rodriguez, 32, of 193 Spindle Road, was arrested without incident.
Defendant Rodriguez is charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Torturing or Injuring Animals/Failure to Provide Sustenance. Rodriguez was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to First District Court on May 22, 2025.