NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A Connecticut man was charged with animal cruelty after an investigation revealed he allegedly killed a dog, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Monday.
On Dec. 6, police got a call from a 41-year-old New Rochelle resident, that his dog had been taken and killed by a man who was temporarily staying at his apartment.
According to the complaint, the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Benjamin Tyler, had allegedly kidnapped the dog and then dismembered it. He then allegedly disposed of the remains in various garbage locations around New Rochelle.
After a thorough investigation by New Rochelle Police Detectives in collaboration with ASPCA officers, Tyler was located.
On Dec. 23, Tyler turned himself into the New Rochelle Police Department. He is currently in custody and facing charges related to animal cruelty.
