Dog kicked to death
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. We ask for mandatory psychological testing and counseling, max. of 5 years jail time (if not more), and restitution. Please try this case as soon as possible!
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.
Aquino has pleaded not guilty.
The court case has been adjourned again.
"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.
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