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Hudson Valley Man Shoots, Kills Neighbor’s Dog, Police Say

A 58-year-old man shot and killed his neighbor’s dog in the Hudson Valley, an investigation by State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks revealed.

Scott Messick

Scott Messick

Photo Credit: New York State Police

State Police responded to Meddaugh Road in the town of LaGrange for a report of a dog shot on Jan. 28. An investigation determined Scott Messick of Pleasant Valley discharged a shotgun within 500 feet of nearby residences without permission and killed the dog.

Messick was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class A misdemeanor, and illegal discharge of a firearm, an unclassified misdemeanor, on Friday, Feb. 9.

Police have not released further details on the incident.

Messick was issued appearance tickets returnable to the town of LaGrange Court on Feb. 20.

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