NEW ROCHELLE – A 39-year-old New Milford, CT man has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after an incident he allegedly committed in New Rochelle.
Police allege that Benjamin Tyler took the dog belonging to an acquaintance who was staying at his apartment, killed, dismembered it and disposed of the remains in various garbage locations around New Rochelle.
New Rochelle detectives working closely with ASPCA officers launched an investigation into the December 6 incident with their efforts leading to an arrest warrant for Tyler.
He turned himself in to New Rochelle Police on Monday, December 23 and faces charges related to animal cruelty.
Police remind the public that animal cruelty is a serious crime and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Authorities encourage residents to report any suspected cases of animal abuse or neglect to local law enforcement or animal welfare organizations.
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