On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual placing bowls of suspected antifreeze at various locations around the Sandy Beach Trailer Park. This trailer park is located on South Main Street in the city of Green.
An investigation was conducted by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Humane Society of Summit County. On February 29, 2024, a thorough search of the park was conducted by agents of the Humane Society. No deceased or distressed animals were located during the search.
Following the investigation, James M. Genovese, age 47, of New Franklin was charged with Attempted Animal Cruelty of a Companion Animal (M2), Attempted Animal Cruelty of a Non-Companion Animal (M3), and Poisoning Animals (M4). Warrants were issued for his arrest.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office requests anyone with information on this case contact their office at (330) 643-2181.
