Two shootings threaten farm dog warden's job in Freetown
In Freetown, Epperley, a newly appointed dog warden, shot Astro and wounded Jake amid disputes over dogs harassing livestock. Owners accuse him of abuse of power, while Grinnell defends the policy. Epperley faces charges and a pending case after arrest for discharging a firearm across the road.
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Gerald Moore
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Freetown
Cortland
Epperley
Astro
Jake
Ellen King
Mary Shepard
Cortland County
Willet
Lisa Grunnell
Grinnell
Robinsons
Town boards fires Epperley over dog shooting incident
William French called Epperley after a dog near his home became aggressive. Epperley shot the dog when it appeared ready to bite. Days later the dog calmed and healed, but a town meeting turned heated with residents demanding action. Epperley was fired nine days after starting.
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William French
Epperley
French
King
Shepards
Robinsons
Jennifer Shepard
Robin Slocum
Grinnell
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