Updated press release from May 29, 2024, regarding an investigation into horses in the Town of Cairo that were not being properly cared for. At this time the Greene County Sheriff’s Office has filed additional charges including the arrest of the owner of the horses, 59-year-old Vincent Melapioni of Staten Island. Melapioni has been charged with Agriculture & Markets Law Section 353- Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance, which is a Class A misdemeanor. Melapioni was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Cairo Court at a later date and time.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA.
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