Animal Cruelty Arrest in Athens

ATHENS – On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbia-Greene  Humane Society executed a search/seizure warrant on Lime Kiln Road in the  Town of Athens, the result of a joint investigation into the health and welfare of  animals at the location. 

With the assistance of The Mohawk-Hudson Humane  Society, The New York State Humane Association, and Dr. Jerry Bilinski,  approximately 18 dogs, 6 cows, 12 goats, several cats and dozens of fowl were  removed from deplorable conditions. 

The owner of the location, George Chrisomalis, is being charged with numerous violations of Agriculture and  Markets Article 26 Section 353- cruelty to animals. He was issued appearance  tickets returnable to the Town of Athens Court at a later date. The GCSO would  like to thank everyone involved for their assistance with this case.