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Animal Cruelty Ends in Fight and Property Damage in St. Mary’s County: Two Mechanicsville Men Charged

Two men from the same Mechanicsville address are facing separate criminal cases stemming from a single incident on October 10, 2025, that allegedly involved assault, animal cruelty, and property damage. Seth Walter Piaquadio, 26, of Mechanicsville, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and resisting arrest following an altercation at his residence on Hills Hide Way, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Deputy Vincent Pontorno of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home at approximately 8:30 a.m. on October 10, 2025, for a reported assault. At the scene, an adult male victim reported that Piaquadio had assaulted him by dragging the handle of a pocket knife across his face. The victim had visible scratch marks, which he claimed were caused by Piaquadio. The incident allegedly occurred after Piaquadio confronted the victim about an earlier act of animal abuse involving his dog. When interviewed by police, Piaquadio admitted to seeing a video that showed the victim punching his dog. He reportedly told the officer that after seeing the footage, he “went after” the victim, grabbing him by the head and causing injuries to his face. Piaquadio also stated that he had […]

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