Crime & Safety

Farmingdale Man Accused Of Having Sexual Misconduct With A Dog

The man also faces an animal cruelty charge.

A Farmindale man arrested Tuesday is accused of having sexual misconduct with a dog, Suffolk County SPCA says.

According to authorities, Vincent Persico, 64, was charged with animal cruelty and sexual misconduct with a dog for an incident that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 13 in Melville.

Authorities tracked Perscio to a Copiague home, where he was placed under arrest.

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He was released on bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip on November 27.

SPCA Chief Roy Gross says animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County. If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at (631) 382-7722. All calls will be kept confidential.

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