politics

March 19, 2026

Criminal charges against a woman from Aleksinac (50) on suspicion of poisoning dogs

Niš police will file criminal charges against J. V. (1976) from the vicinity of Aleksinac on suspicion of committing the crime of killing and mistreating animals.

Criminal charges against a woman from Aleksinac (50) on suspicion of poisoning dogs

TL;DR

  • Police are filing criminal charges against J. V. (1976) for allegedly poisoning stray dogs in Tešica village.
  • The suspect is accused of placing poisoned food that killed multiple dogs, whose bodies were then disposed of in a well.
  • The Aleksinac Basic Public Prosecutor's Office ordered the criminal charges and further investigation.
  • Firefighters removed the deceased dogs from the scene.
  • At least ten dogs and several cats are estimated to have been poisoned.
  • Locals reportedly know who poisoned the dogs.
  • The article mentions significant problems with stray animals in the Aleksinac area, including neglect and uncontrolled breeding.
  • The municipality of Aleksinac, a developing municipality, allocates hundreds of thousands of euros for reported dog bites.
  • Animal welfare organizations have previously warned that the municipal shelter for stray dogs in Aleksinac is unsuitable.

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