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Surveillance Video Leads Police to Couple Suspected of Burning Dog in West Haven
Court documents state the suspects claimed they were cremating the dog, but police said their investigation suggests otherwise.
By Caitlin Burchill
Published Aug 6, 2019 at 6:31 PM | Updated at 8:54 PM EDT on Aug 6, 2019
Police made a second arrest Tuesday in a disturbing case involving dead dog was found burned at the Sandy Point Beach Parking lot after the 4th of July.
West Haven Police say 41-year-old Maurice Jackson was arrested Tuesday. He faces charges of open burning, breach of peace, and illegal dumping charges alongside his girlfriend, 34-year-old Latrice Moody. Moody was arrested Monday and is out of jail on $30,000 bond. She also faces an animal cruelty charge.
The couple claims they were cremating Moody’s dog.
In court documents, they say after their lengthy investigation “this type of behavior is not indicative of someone who wanted to cremate a beloved pet, but rather someone who wanted to simply dispose of an animal.”
1 Arrested in West Haven Dog Burning
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NBC Connecticut obtained exclusive surveillance video from the Elm Street Citgo just after midnight on July 5.
According to arrest warrant documents, this is what led West Haven Police to Moody and Jackson.
Court documents describe what’s caught on camera. Police say Jackson is seen buying a gas can and then filling it up before driving away in Moody’s car.
While Moody first said her dog Brooklyn ran away, police said she eventually admitted to wrapping the approximately 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier in a towel and lighting it on fire with gasoline leaving folks to find the disturbing burn scene when the sun rose.
Police say a post on Moody’s Facebook memorialized her dead dog on July 5.
“Yesterday after having the best 4th of July ever, I came home to find my Brooklyn called home to doggie heaven.”
Police ID Suspects in Death of Dog Set on Fire
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“It makes me sick I have a dog, I would never. The people should burn like the dog burns,” said Christine Turcio of North Haven.
Those we spoke to at the West Haven gas station are glad cameras helped catch the suspected couple.
“A dog can’t talk back. I think when a person misuses someone like a dog or baby, I think it should be prosecuted very highly,” said Kelly Moye of New Haven.
As locals continue to memorialize the pooch alongside the shore, police say extensive lab testing showed the dog had extensive kidney, cardio vascular issues and a dislocated leg, leading police to believe Brooklyn was neglected in its life even before it died and was burned.
In court documents, Jackson’s parole officer even recalls visiting their home a month before the burn investigation and seeing animal that looked in pain as it was walking on the “knuckle” of it’s leg. Police say Jackson has an extensive criminal history.
We tried speaking with who we believe was Moody earlier in the day, but she drove away. According to court documents, police say she told them she didn’t know “if Brooklyn was really sick because she never brought the dog to the vet.”
Suspects in Death of Dog Set on Fire Identified: Police
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Moody is expected in court August 20.
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Long Island Couple Says Neighbor Murdered Their Dog In Unprovoked Attack, Was Only Charged With Misdemeanor
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A Long Island man has been charged with killing his neighbor’s dog. That dog’s owners are now speaking out about the cruel act.
They say the killing was unjustified and the punishment from police doesn’t fit his crime.
“He was a great dog, everyone loved him,” the couple said.
The Hauppauge couple is shattered over the killing of their dog. They say they tried desperately to stop their neighbor from choking the life out of their beloved Rex.
“I was walking Rex from there, that’s when his Shih Tzu attacked.”
On Sunday their pit bull, rescued from a shelter and professionally trained to stay calm, was reportedly on a leash when two other dogs in their apartment complex were unleashed.
Long Island pit bull Rex was killed by a neighbor in an allegedly unprovoked attack. (Credit: CBS2)
A Shih Tzu and a golden doodle each separately instigating a fight with Rex.
“The golden doodle charged on my dog, bit him in the neck… the golden doodle was latched, lock jaw on my dog’s throat.”
The couple tried to separate the dogs, getting injured in the process, that’s when they say the Shih Tsu’s owner – unprovoked – strangled Rex to death.
“Came running out, ‘he is a pit bull he deserves to die,’ went like this to my dog in front of my eyes. Squashed his neck and held his nostril,” Elana Greenfield said.
“He just stayed on top to him, we tried pulling him off and he was squeezing him and there was another dog owner who said ‘bro what are you doing you’re gonna kill the dog, you’re going to kill the dog.’ ‘I don’t care he’s a pit bull,’” Dominic Primerano recalled.
Rex’s owners, Dominic Primerano and Elana Greenfield (Credit: CBS2)
Suffolk police charged neighbor Huynh Toquoc with animal cruelty – a misdemeanor.
The golden doodle owner was also cited for having an unleashed dog. Neither could be reached for comment.
All a slap on the wrist says the anguished couple and others signing a petition to increase charges when a dog is unjustifiably killed.
“Pit bulls are stereotyped… That is so undeserved… He murdered our dog for no reason,” the couple added.
They’re seeking upgraded felony charges of aggravated animal cruelty which applies to cases of animal torture.
Suffolk police told CBS2 the alleged actions fit the misdemeanor charge, but would not elaborate on their reasoning.
The penalty for animal cruelty as a misdemeanor in New York is a $1,000 fine or up to a year in jail.
Killing a dog may be legally justified if it’s deemed dangerous, but not if a dog is protecting itself from an assault by another animal.
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Warrants waiting to be signed in burning dog case
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– Mayor Nancy Rossi says arrests are coming for the suspects allegedly responsible for burning a dog at a West Haven beach.
The warrants for the two suspects just need to be signed. A source tells us it’s a woman and her boyfriend.
The dog’s remains were discovered at Sandy Point Beach over the 4th of July weekend. Police think the dog was a 1-year-old mini schnauzer.
More than $25,000 in reward money is being offered the case.
Rewards Offered After Dog Is Intentionally Burned To Death At Sandy Point Beach
The dog was found around 10 a.m., Friday, July 5, when the West Haven Police responded to the area of Beach Street near Third Avenue/Second Avenue for a report of an uncontained fire in the Sandy Point Beach parking lot, said West Haven Police Sgt. Charles Young.
The fire was extinguished and the initial investigation found a small dead dog, possibly a 1-year-old “mini Schnauzer” with cropped ears and a cropped tail, was located at the source of the fire, Young said.
An initial investigation suggests the dog had apparently been set on fire in the Sandy Point Beach parking lot and abandoned there. Initial investigation also suggests an accelerant was used, Young added.
Police released a photo on Tuesday, July 9, of a truck that was in the area at the time that might be able to help with information. The truck’s owner has since been located and police said they have absolutely nothing to do with the crime, but did have some information.
While police search for a suspect, the public is helping speed the process by offering up reward money in hopes someone will know who committed the horrible crime.
Groups offering rewards include the Facebook groupNew Haven: Why Not? , who is offering a $2,000 reward; Desmond’s Army has offered a $500 reward, and the rescue organization Green Fur Kidz has collected about $14,000 in pledges, with a $10,000 pledge from Executive Auto Group.
At this time West Haven Police are asking for anyone who may have seen the fire or any other suspicious activity in the area between 10 p.m., Thursday, July 4 and 10 a.m., July 5 to contact the police department at 203-937-3900, Detective Wolf at 203-937-3934 or mwolf@whpd.com , or Fire Marshall Keith Flood at 203-931-0031.
The department is also asking any area residents missing a small dog to contact the police or animal control.
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Dog Falls Into Canal And Starts To Drown, Until The Group of Dolphins Comes To Saves Him
Dolphins have always been admired for their beautiful form and graceful swim style. But there is more to these marine creatures than meets the eye. They are actually intelligent animals, capable of relating to each other ways. These dolphins proved their compassionate nature when they discovered a dog drowning. When a Doberman fell into the canal on Marco Island, Florida, there were no humans around to rescue him. No one knew that he had fallen in, and it started to look like the pup was out of luck. Luckily, someone did come to his aid.
The beings that helped the drowning dog were not humans; they were dolphins. The dolphins noticed the pup splashing around in the water and swam closer to investigate. They quickly realized that something wasn’t right. The dog was stuck in the canal. The wall that separated the water from the land was too tall for the Doberman to climb. He became frantic as he began to lose hope that someone would save him.
The dolphins may not have had arms or legs, but they found a way to help the dog. They swam around the area making as much noise as possible. “In fact, they made so much noise that some people who lived nearby happened to hear them and investigated why they were being so loud,” Snackay reports. “Then they noticed the dog trapped below the wall in the canal water.”
Finally, a rescue was under way. Firemen rushed to the scene and brought the dog out of the water. He was quite shaken up, but on the whole he was okay. If it hadn’t been for these dolphins, the dog most likely would not have survived. The firefighters estimated that the dog had been trapped for as long as 15 hours – that is a long time to keep swimming, especially if you are not a marine animal. To make matters worse, the pup had to go all that time without anything to drink. Since the canal was full of salt water, trying to take a sip would have only dehydrated him more.
This was one strong dog, but he owes his recovered safety to these compassionate dolphins. They recognized a problem and did whatever they could to restore him to his life on land. This story is a reminder that humans are not the only intelligent beings on the planet. There is a whole network of animals who are capable of forming strong bonds and developing emotional responses. As we continue to learn more about ocean life, we can build a closer community with these creatures.
If we try to live as one with the animals, this world would be a much better place. We should teach our children from very young age that every life matters, and every creature should be treated with kindness.
Presidential candidate misbehavior, campaign suspended
You know, you offer your dog up as a presidential candidate—as people do— when someone says they would vote for a dog over Trump. That a dog would do a better job than Trump.
So I started the Bailey 2020 campaign, the entirety of which consisted of posting a picture of Bailey here and there on DailyKos.
He’s a two year old rescue mini Aussie, smart as a whip, but with that common and exasperating fault: He wants people food all the time.
Yes, he eats dog food. But he really wants your food.
I’m not just talking about the remnants of a burger or tuna sandwich. This dog stuck his nose into a glass of V-8 juice and slurped it all up.
He will try to eat potato chips, berries, cornbread. Bow tie pasta. Birthday cake.
Yes, he’s healthy, we got him checked out. And we are being scrupulous with putting scraps in the garbage and keeping him away from our leftovers. We are also trying out various kinds of dog foods to see what might interest him, hopefully more than his fondness for ketchup packets and tidbits from our cats’ litter boxes (so gross).
But after last night I’m suspending Bailey 2020 because of egregious misbehavior unsuitable for a presidential candidate.
Our daughter was enjoying a piece of pizza and setting up a selfie because Bailey was sitting adorably next to her. She should have known.
Would Elizabeth Warren chomp down someone else’s pizza? Would Kamala Harris snatch food right out of another person’s hand? I think not.
Sic transit gloria mundi Bailey 2020
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Oh BTW, Elizabeth Warren’s dog is also named Bailey. I don’t know, of course, but I have trouble believing her Bailey is a pizza thief.
Pets presumed dead from Boeing 737 plane that crash landed in Jacksonville, Florida
A charter plane carrying 143 people and traveling from Cuba to north Florida ended up in a river at the end of a runway Friday night, though no critical injuries or deaths were reported, officials said. (May 4) AP
All 143 people aboard a military-chartered plane survived after the aircraft skidded off a runway into a river in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday night, but their pets weren’t as fortunate.
At least four pets were checked in the luggage department located in the bottom of the plane that left Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to northern Florida.
Each is still on the aircraft and presumed dead, Kaylee LaRocque, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Navy in Jacksonville, confirmed to USA TODAY on Saturday.
Although the Boeing 737 plane is not completely submerged in the St. Johns River, the bottom portion, where the pets were positioned, is under water.
“There’s water in the cargo hold,” LaRocque said. “We are so sad about this situation, that there are animals that unfortunately passed away.”
Authorities have left the plane untouched as the National Transportation Safety Board conducts an investigation of the crash landing, meaning passengers’ possessions, including pets, are still on the plane.
LaRocque said the pets include dogs and cats. The flight’s manifest recorded a total of four pets on board, but she said it’s possible more could have been boarded.
“Unfortunately, they have not been retrieved yet due to safety issues with the aircraft, the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, where the crash landing occurred, tweeted early Saturday morning. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those pet owners during this terrible incident.”
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The plane skidded off the runway at around 9:40 a.m. Cheryl Bormann, prominent defense attorney who was aboard the plane, described a chaotic landing in which the pilot appeared to lose control of the aircraft before it smashed into the water and screeched to a halt.
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