NEW ALBANY —
A 40-year-old New Albany man was arrested at about 9:40 am. Thursday morning at New Albany Police Headquarters after he allegedly made threats to officials at the New Albany- Floyd County Animal Control office, in the 200 block of West Market Street.
The events that led to the arrest of Majestis Maighale Cummings, who lives in 2300 block of Shelby Street in New Albany, began shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday when police and animal control officers were called to Cummings’ home to investigate a report of vicious dogs.
When the officers arrived at the home they observed two pit bulldogs inside a fenced yard at the residence mauling another pit bull that appeared to already be dead. Animal control officials and police officers attempted to remove the two living animals from the fenced enclosure, but were unable to do so. The decision was made to destroy the two attacking dogs. Another dog, that was unharmed in the incident, was seized and taken to the animal shelter pending further disposition. A fourth dog, found inside Cummings’ home, was left at the scene pending investigation of the animal’s vaccination status.
Cummings was not at home and could not be contacted until after the two attacking animals had been destroyed. He did arrive afterwards and was given instructions as to how to follow-up on the matter.
On Thursday morning, Cummings went to the shelter where he allegedly made death threats to officials there. Cummings then went to police headquarters where he was arrested after officers investigated the incident.
Cummings was booked into the Floyd County Jail on the preliminary charge of Intimidation, a class D felony.
Woman arrested on drug, theft charges
At about 4:30 a.m. Friday, New Albany police officers arrested 28-year-old Ruth Ellen Robinson, who lives in the 200 block of West 4th Street in New Albany, for illegal possession of prescription drugs and theft.
The arrest took place after officers were called to a home in the 200 block of East 13th Street to investigate a disturbance. During the investigation officers learned that Robinson had allegedly stolen the prescription drugs Lortab and Xanax from another woman’s purse. After the drugs were found in Robinson’s possession she was arrested and transported to the Floyd County Jail where during the booking process, she was found in possession of the drug Hydrocodone and more of the drug Xanax.
Robinson has been preliminarily charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony and theft, also a class D felony.
Robinson awaits further disposition in the Floyd County Jail.
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