New week, same old story.
Stacy Zimmer, 48, of Brentwood was arrested on Feb. 19th and charged with animal cruelty, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Suffolk County SCPA.
Two dogs—named Princess and Koda—were found living amid the deplorable conditions present within the dilapidated home.
Officials say they slept near buckets of urine and crack cocaine for quite some time.
“Upon execution of the warrant, we found the conditions to be the same as described," Detective Sgt. Joseph Galante told reporters. "There was urine, feces, trash, cobwebs, hundreds of flies strewn about the residence, foul smells."
The neglected pups were brought to Islip Animal Shelter and given a clean bill of health before being put up for adoption.
Smithtown's Town Code Enforcement later deemed Zimmer's home “unfit for human occupancy.”
Suffolk County Police, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office BEAST Unit, and the Town of Islip's Fire Marshal’s Office jointly conducted the successful recovery mission.
This case bears a striking resemblance to multiple troubling crime trends that have recently plagued the community. DA Ray Tierney cracked down upon animal abuse occurring at a Manorville "sanctuary" just last month, and at a Ronkonkoma residence on New Year's Day.
Countywide crack cocaine use has been rampant as well, particularly within the indictment of various nefarious individuals connected to the high-profile case involving the sex trafficking of a Patchogue teen.
Zimmer was processed at the Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Precinct, and released on bail shortly thereafter. She is due in Central Islip's First District Court on March 7.
For more information on how to adopt either Princess or Koda, or dogs similarly rescued from horrid situations, visit islipny.gov or call Islip Animal Shelter directly at (631) 224-5660.