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Long Island Man Faces Jail for Dragging Dogs

1/8/2026

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Dan Bujor, 68, from Long Island City, faces animal cruelty charges for dragging two dogs, Marzipan and Nougat, behind his car on January 4.
Witnesses reported the dogs struggling, leading to a call to the NYPD.
Bujor was found with the dogs and lacked a valid driver’s license.
Both dogs received medical treatment for injuries, including a ruptured eardrum.
If convicted, Bujor could face up to one year in jail, with a court date on March 5.

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Dan Bujor, 68, from Long Island City, faces animal cruelty charges for dragging two dogs, Marzipan and Nougat, behind his car on January 4.
Witnesses reported the dogs struggling, leading to a call to the NYPD.
Bujor was found with the dogs and lacked a valid driver’s license.
Both dogs received medical treatment for injuries, including a ruptured eardrum.
If convicted, Bujor could face up to one year in jail, with a court date on March 5.