Herkimer County man fatally shoots 2 dogs; says they threatened his goats, troopers say

Cold Brook Man Arrested for Incident Involving Shooting of Dogs

A Cold Brook man was arrested for pointing a gun at people after he allegedly shot two dogs that he says were threatening his goats.

Cold Brook man arrested after killing pair of dogs in Russia

TOWN OF RUSSIA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- A Cold Brook man was arrested over the weekend after he was accused of shooting a pair of dogs in his yard. New York State Police were called to a residence on Norway Street in the town of Russia at approximately 7:30 pm on Sunday, August 3. A preliminary investigation by Troopers found that two dogs were injured when they entered the property of the suspect -- 43-year-old Mark Boyce of Cold Brook. Boyce st…

Herkimer County man fatally shoots 2 dogs; says they threatened his goats, troopers say

Cold Brook, N.Y. - A Herkimer County man has been arrested after troopers said he shot two dogs and pointed his rifle at people who tried to help the animals, police said.One dog died at the scene and another died at a veterinary office, State Police spokesperson Jennifer Jiron said Wednesday.

Shooting incident in the town of Russia leaves 2 dogs dead; suspect charged with menacing

According to New York State Police, a Cold Brook man was arrested following a shooting incident involving two dogs on August 3, 2025, in the town of Russia, Her

Man arrested after shooting dogs, pointing rifle at people in Russia - Newport Dispatch

RUSSIA — State Police responded to a report of shots fired on Norway Street at approximately 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. A preliminary investigation revealed that two dogs from a neighboring residence entered the property of Mark W. Boyce, 43, of Cold Brook, who stated the animals were threatening his goats. One dog was found deceased at the scene. The second was transported to an emergency veterinarian and later succumbed to its injuries. During the inci…