Kingston Man Accused of Knife Threat During Disturbing Dog Abuse Incident

Man Seen Abusing Dog in Kingston, New York

On lookers were shocked last week when they observed a man with a knife abusing a dog on a public street in Kingston.

The City of Kingston Police Department shared in a press release on October 1th, 2025, at approximately 10:15 am they responded to "a report of a man abusing a dog and a man with a knife on Cedar Street."

The alleged suspect, Quameik Byrd, was "observed by several people kicking and striking a young puppy as well as dragging it by its leash and lifting the dog into the air by its leash."

Kingston Community Tries To Step In During Alleged Animal Abuse

The statement goes on to say that several people attempted to intervene and stop Byrd from abusing the animal.

However, Byrd allegedly then "brandished a knife and threatened to stab them and their families."

One of those people that was threatened by Byrd was under the age of 17 years old.

City of Kingston Police arrived on the scene, arrested and transported the suspect in Kingston Police Department Headquarters where Byrd then punched a concrete wall.

This required Byrd to be transported to HealthAlliance Hospital. Byrd was treated and transported back to "KPD HQ processed and held for arraignment in Kingston City Court."

The dog is currently in the care and custody of the Ulster County SPCA.

Kingston Man Arrested and Charged After Threatening Witnesses with Knife

Quameik Byrd was charged with the following:

Felony of NYS PL 265.02 01 Crim. Poss. of a Weapon 3"a degree w/ prev. Crim. Conv, Misdemeanor of NYS PL 265.01 02 Crim. Poss. of a Weapon 4th degree
Misdemeanor of NYS PL 120.10 01 Menacing 2nd degree (4 counts)
Misdemeanor of NYS PL 260.10 01 Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Violation of NYS PL 240.20 01 Disorderly Conduct
Misdemeanor of NYS Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26, section 353 Overdriving, torturing and injuring Animals