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PERTH The town’s animal control officer was arrested by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday on two misdemeanors for a Jan. 4 incident involving the alleged illegal firing of a gun around church property at a dog he claimed was aggressive.
Joseph Passino, 61, no address provided the current animal control officer for the town of Perth was charged with one count of second-degree reckless endangerment and one count of illegal discharge of a firearm, both misdemeanors.
Deputies said Passino was charged Wednesday at the sheriff’s office following an investigation.
“It was reported to us that someone was at a residence and shooting someone’s dog,” Sheriff Richard Giardino said Wednesday.
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Perth Bible Christian Academy students salute their principal on his birthday during a field trip to Udderly Delicious on Friday as it opened for its 34th season and 16th under owner Jim and Vicki Skiff. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Bassett Hounds Emma, left, and Ellie brought their Linda and Tom Hotaling to Summer s Best Ice Cream for a treat on opening day Friday. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Perth Bible Christian Academy students salute their principal on his birthday during a field trip to Udderly Delicious on Friday as it opened for its 34th season and 16th under owner Jim and Vicki Skiff.