New Haven Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charge

New Haven CT

24 March, 2021

7:41 AM

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NEW HAVEN, CT — A New Haven woman has been charged following an anonymous complaint about puppies being thrown, kicked, and abused in several social media videos, according to police. Anizya Elliott was released on $10,000 bond following her arrest Sunday. Police said they received the anonymous complaint and responded to a Sherman Avenue home at 8 p.m. After investigation, police arrested Elliott on a charge of cruelty to animals. Officers seized both six-month-old puppies at the Sherman Avenue home and transported the two dogs to the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. According to shelter director NHPD Officer Joseph Manganiello, the animals remain in the care of shelter staff. No major injuries were reported.