DEACC dog catcher physically attacks elderly man
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NOTE – 3/13/2012 – CIVIL SUIT SETTLED W/”GAG” ORDER (Condensed) Complaint of Mr. Dennis O’Sullivan / November 30, 2011 Mr. O’Sullivan is in his late 60s and retired. He lives in Pike Creek, just south of Hockessin. He has an undergrad degree from Yale, 2 masters and a PHD. He worked as an investigator in Philadelphia for 20 years, and eight years as a private investigator. His advanced degrees were through grants from a federal law enforcement program (Law Enforcement Admin Assist). He has taught at the University of Delaware as a visiting scholar and is certified to teach baton work for law enforcement. On April 22, 2007, Mr. O’Sullivan was walking his golden retriever when the dog was attacked by a neighbor’s doberman. Mr. O’Sullivan called 911, who sent out Delaware Animal Care and Control (DEACC). Animal Control Officer (ACO) William Brown responded. ACO Brown is much younger and larger than Mr. O’Sullivan, who reportss that ACO Brown was angry about something when he arrived, and the situation got worse. When Mr. O’Sullivan asked to file a complaint about the attack on his dog, ACO Brown struck him in the chest with a metal baton, causing pain and difficulty breathing. Mr. O’Sullivan asked the ACO if he was a law enforcement agent and if he had gone to the Police Academy. ACO Brown said yes to both question, then further assaulted Mr. O’Sullivan with the baton around the neck, knocked him to the ground and sadistically struck him with the baton several more times. After handcuffing Mr. O’Sullivan, ACO Brown, who was agitated and looked out of control, then contacted his supervisor for assistance. While the assault happened, Mrs. O’Sullivan obtained a camera and documented the incident. New Castle County Police responded. Mr. O’Sullivan asked his wife to take his identification, which identified him as a retired investigator, from his pocket. An ambulance was called to take Mr. O’Sullivan to the hospital. While being treated, a nurse told Mr. O’Sullivan that he was the second elderly person to be treated with injuries caused by an ACO. She refused to say anything further. Mr. O’Sullivan was subsequently arrested for “menacing” ACO Brown. The District Attorney’s office declined to prosecute, and the arrest was expunged. Mr. O’Sullivan has sustained permanent damage to his hand and arm. For the last 4 years, he has been represented by, Gary Aber, a civil rights attorney. A forensic specialist was hired to review the case, and his report is available for review. The KCSPCA has a $1M insurance policy, and the insurance company’s lawyers defend their clients aggressively. Whether the case is settled out of court or goes to trial, there will likely be a “non-disclosure” clause. At this time, Mr. O’Sullivan feels that he can tell his story to anyone who will listen, and he will share documents that are a matter of public record (such as the forensic report). Mr. O’Sullivan can no longer discuss the details of his experience with the KCSPCA and DEACC.
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(Kent County SPCA/First State Animal Center & SPCA) Delaware Animal Care & Control dog catcher WIlliam Brown attacks elderly gentleman. All caught on video. Mr. O'Sullivan filed a lawsuit against the pound which was later settled - with a GAG order in place. Sound familiar?Disgruntled and dishonest citizens with a "negative history" (the director's classic response) with Kent County SPCA/First State Animal Center/Delaware Animal Care & Control? Or patterns of behavior by the pound, also known as KCSPCA/FSAC/DEACC?
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NOTE 3/13/2012 CIVIL SUIT SETTLED W/GAG ORDER (Condensed) Complaint of Mr. Dennis OSullivan / November 30, 2011 Mr. OSullivan is in his late 60s and retired. He lives in Pike Creek, just south of Hockessin. He has an undergrad degree from Yale, 2 masters and a PHD. He worked as an investigator in Philadelphia for 20 years, and eight years as a private investigator. His advanced degrees were through grants from a federal law enforcement program (Law Enforcement Admin Assist). He has taught at the University of Delaware as a visiting scholar and is certified to teach baton work for law enforcement. On April 22, 2007, Mr. OSullivan was walking his golden retriever when the dog was attacked by a neighbors doberman. Mr. OSullivan called 911, who sent out Delaware Animal Care and Control (DEACC). Animal Control Officer (ACO) William Brown responded. ACO Brown is much younger and larger than Mr. OSullivan, who reportss that ACO Brown was angry about something when he arrived, and the situation got worse. When Mr. OSullivan asked to file a complaint about the attack on his dog, ACO Brown struck him in the chest with a metal baton, causing pain and difficulty breathing. Mr. OSullivan asked the ACO if he was a law enforcement agent and if he had gone to the Police Academy. ACO Brown said yes to both question, then further assaulted Mr. OSullivan with the baton around the neck, knocked him to the ground and sadistically struck him with the baton several more times. After handcuffing Mr. OSullivan, ACO Brown, who was agitated and looked out of control, then contacted his supervisor for assistance. While the assault happened, Mrs. OSullivan obtained a camera and documented the incident. New Castle County Police responded. Mr. OSullivan asked his wife to take his identification, which identified him as a retired investigator, from his pocket. An ambulance was called to take Mr. OSullivan to the hospital. While being treated, a nurse told Mr. OSullivan that he was the second elderly person to be treated with injuries caused by an ACO. She refused to say anything further. Mr. OSullivan was subsequently arrested for menacing ACO Brown. The District Attorneys office declined to prosecute, and the arrest was expunged. Mr. OSullivan has sustained permanent damage to his hand and arm. For the last 4 years, he has been represented by, Gary Aber, a civil rights attorney. A forensic specialist was hired to review the case, and his report is available for review. The KCSPCA has a $1M insurance policy, and the insurance companys lawyers defend their clients aggressively. Whether the case is settled out of court or goes to trial, there will likely be a non-disclosure clause. At this time, Mr. OSullivan feels that he can tell his story to anyone who will listen, and he will share documents that are a matter of public record (such as the forensic report). Mr. OSullivan can no longer discuss the details of his experience with the KCSPCA and DEACC.
