Granville, NY (WRGB) — A Granville man is facing animal cruelty-related charges after New York State Police said an investigation found multiple animals living without adequate shelter, food or water at a Granville property.
On Feb. 11, 2026, State Police arrested 78-year-old Ernest Wood of Granville, New York, on six counts of Agriculture and Markets Law 353: Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Numerous animals seized from Granville home, police say
State Police said they received a report of possible animal neglect on Feb. 4, 2026. Investigators later discovered numerous animals at 244 DeKalb Road in Granville that were without adequate shelter, food or water, police said.
All animals in Wood’s possession were seized on Feb. 7, 2026, according to State Police. The animals included two dogs, seven pigs, five rabbits and numerous birds, including chickens, ducks, doves and quail.
Police said Wood surrendered himself to SP Granville, where he was arrested and processed. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Granville Town Court on March 2, 2026, and released.