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Charges Upgraded To Murder In Pawling 'Gator' Stabbing Case
Charges against one of two residents in the region charged in the stabbing of a man in a fight over tools have been upgraded to murder after the victim died days later in a case involving. the presence of an alligator.
Related: Live Alligator Discovered At Scene Of Stabbing In Pawling Residence
Dutchess County resident Giuseppe Vassallo, age 43, of Pawling, who was initially charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of Nathaniel Vieira, age 42, also of Pawling, on Saturday, March 2, saw his charges increased to murder on Thursday, April 11, said Sinead McLoughlin of the Dutc…
No New Alligator Sightings: 'I Hope It's Gone' Says Middlesex Police Spokesman
Police in Middlesex Borough are hopeful that an alligator spotted last month is dead, they said on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
"I hope it's gone," said Lt. Thomas Falk, a police department spokesman.
The 3 or 4-foot gator was first spotted Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Victor Crowell Park, submerged in the waters of Lake Creighton, commonly known as the Duck Pond, and Ambrose Brook in Middlesex Borough.
The park remains closed.
Police shot at the alligator on Saturday, Aug. 26. It's possible the alligator was killed at that time, Falk said.
Traps were set by NJ Fish & Wildlife officials.
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Alligator Sighted Again, Traps Set In Lake Creighton
A small alligator has been sighted again at a Middlesex County park where officials set traps on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
The 3 or 4-foot gator was first spotted last Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Victor Crowell Park, submerged in the waters of Lake Creighton, commonly known as the Duck Pond, and Ambrose Brook in Middlesex Borough.
Police shot at the alligator on Saturday, Aug. 26, before it was reported that the reptile had munched on a duck Monday, Aug. 28.
Overnight Wednesday, Middlesex Borough police spotted the alligator near a small island in Lake Creighton, police said.
Wednesday morning, a tr…
Gone Swimming: Virginia Resident Finds Alligator In Backyard Pool (Photos)
An alligator that went missing from a local animal show turned up in the backyard pool of a Virginia homeowner last week.
Three weeks ago, Animal Control Officers in Chesapeake were made aware of an alligator from Jack's Jungle who had gone missing in the area. The owner did not know if it escaped, was stolen, or was let out of its enclosure.
Well, last Friday, July 15, the gator was spotted relaxing at a pool on Taft Road, where his owner met an animal control officer.
Upon arrival, they found the alligator, aptly named "Splash,” relaxing in the pool, a few houses down from his own.
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