July 2026 – Daniel Martinez (37 b. 1989) was arrested and charged with with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals after an police investigated the death of Kobe, a dog who was abandoned, tied to a park fence, and left to die.  Kobe was found deceased, still tied to the fence where he had been abandoned. Temperatures during that period had climbed into the high 90s, and Kobe was found without access to food or water.  Through the investigation, Detectives identified Daniel Martinez as the individual responsible for allegedly abandoning Kobe. Investigators alleged that Martinez had taken Kobe from his residence the previous evening, tied him to the fence, and walked away. Martinez later acknowledged that he left Kobe there because he could no longer keep him. Investigators further determined that no arrangements had been made for another person to take possession of or care for Kobe.  This case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.