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ChargedPenn Yan Man Charged After Video Allegedly Shows Puppy Abuse
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Penn Yan police say Demetrius D. Murphy was arrested after officers reviewed video allegedly showing him striking and roughly handling a puppy.
Case statusCharged
Location reportedPenn Yan, Yates, NY
Person named in reportDemetrius D. Murphy
Incident date2026-09-11
First reported2026-09-15
Last updated10/7/2026
Case details
Murphy was charged with torturing and injuring animals and released on an appearance ticket. The puppy was removed and turned over to Animal Control.
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