Emmett Antonio James Sherlock, 31, of Geneseo, NY, is charged with 17 counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance after an animal cruelty investigation by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office on March 6, 2026 in Bethany, NY.
Sherlock allegedly abandoned and deprived seven cats and five dogs of necessary sustenance and food and water for about three weeks. Deceased animals were allegedly located at the scene of the incident with no available food and or water.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office provided immediate intervention for the removal and transportation of the recovered animals to the Genesee County Animal Shelter.
Sherlock was processed at the Genesee County Jail and released. Sherlock will appear in the Town of Bethany Court on April 125, 2026 at 5:00p.m.