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State Police arrested 64 year old Joseph Wyble of Harpersfield after an urgent rescue of animals in Delaware County. Wyble was charged with 12 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; & failure to provide proper sustenance, The arrest stems from an investigation in partnership with the Susquehanna SPCA. One pig, three geese, five cats, three chickens and 8 domestic cats were removed from the residence on Odell Lake Road in Harpersfield. Wyble was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Harpersfield Town Court on January 26, 2026.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to Thursday Betty Brook Road in the Town of Kortright to investigate a complaint of property damage reportedly caused by cattle.  The Investigation revealed that loose cattle owned by 60-year-old Joseph Wyble, Jr., had caused damage to victim’s lawn on that day and at least 3 previous occasions.  On Friday, Deputies located and arrested Wyble and charged him with criminal mischief for recklessly causing damage to the property of another after having been previously warned by Deputies.  Wyble was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Kortright Court on a later date to answer that charge.