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Judge Rules 57 Seized Animals from Virginia Roadside Zoo to Find New Homes, 39 to Return Amid Cruelty Allegations

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NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – A judge has ruled that many of the animals recently seized from a roadside zoo in Virginia will not be returned, following an investigation by the state attorney general. Rockbridge General District Court Judge Gregory Mooney determined on Friday that the animals taken from the Natural Bridge Zoo had been subject to abuse or neglect. As a result, 57 out of the 96 animals will be “disposed” of, meaning they will be placed with a humane society or animal shelter for adoption. The decision comes after Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office … Read more

Frederick Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession – Ammunition, Cash, and Cocaine Seized

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FREDERICK, Md. – A Frederick man has been indicted by the Frederick County Grand Jury for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and distribution in the county. Keith Lamar Wright, 41, is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of cocaine. According to Frederick Police, authorities collaborated with the State’s Attorney’s Office last year to obtain a search and seizure warrant for Wright’s apartment. On November 21, 2023, officers from the Special Response Team and Tactical Investigations Unit executed the warrant and discovered suspected cocaine and heroin, a .380-millimeter handgun, ammunition, … Read more