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SCSPCA Detectives Charge Calverton Woman with Animal Cruelty

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By Published: December 22 2016

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Suffolk County SPCA Detectives charged a Calverton woman with Animal Cruelty on December 19, 2016.

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Pictured: Rahshell Gamble, 35, of Calverton and Prada, the 2-year-old emaciated dog.

Photo by: SCSPCA.

Calverton, NY - December 22, 2016 - Suffolk County SPCA Detectives charged a Calverton woman with Animal Cruelty on December 19, 2016.

Rahshell Gamble, 35, of Calverton, was charged with neglect. The 2 year old emaciated dog named Prada, that recently nursed puppies, was traced back to the owner Rahshell Gamble.
Gamble will appear in First District Court in Central Islip on February 23, 2017.
Chief Gross said that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County.  If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at (631) 382-7722.  All calls will be kept confidential.
A criminal charge is an accusation.  A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.