On February 22, 2024 Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were alerted to a welfare concern at a residence on Randall Road in the Town of Wilson for animal neglect.
Initial investigation by Deputies found that the residence was in deplorable condition. Deputies found that the exterior of the residence was in disrepair, littered with trash, animal feces and deceased animals (goats, pigs, cows, and chickens). There were also numerous animals, including, pigs, cows, chicken and geese, living outside the residence.
Inside the home was also littered with trash and animals feces. There were multiple animals living in the residence including: five dogs, two cats, shrimp, rats, snakes, and crabs. There were also at least two deceased turtles found inside the residence.
The Town of Wilson Building Inspector was called to the scene and the house was condemned. Personnel from the Niagara County SPCA responded for all of the animals. The residents signed over the animals to the SPCA and the SPCA will be investigating the animal portion of the incident.
SPCA charges will be pending until after the investigation is completed. There were two adults living in the home with two young children. Niagara County Child Protective Services responded to the scene and the children are in the care of family members.
The two adults, both of The Town of Wilson, were arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a
Child (2 counts each) and released on appearance tickets.