Sheriff’s Investigates Animal Neglect Complaint
By Staff | Feb 11, 2021
An ongoing investigation by local authorities concerning abuse to a dog named Diamond on Fifth Street, in New Martinsville has turned up no evidence of abuse of any kind, according to the Wetzel County Sheriff’s Department. Complaints concerning abuse to a female Silver Lab named Diamond have been coming in to their office frequently, along with complaints to the New Martinsville Police Department and the County Commission.
The complaints and social media Facebook chatter allege the dog has been mistreated and abused. However upon investigation by the Sheriff Department and PETA it’s been determined that the dog had not been mistreated.