Archive for Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Arrest made in puppy abuse
A 22-year-old Encino man, supposedly despondent over a break-up with his girlfriend, was arrested for severely injuring a pit bull puppy, Los Angeles police said today. .
Steven William Butcher is accused of breaking the dog’s jaw, two rear legs and inflicting numerous other injuries, authorities said.
The city’s Animal Cruelty Task Force on Monday was called to a residence in the 6400 block of Bertrand Avenue after someone reported that Butcher was threatening to harm the dog, authorities said. The person who reported the incident, police said, had an audiotape of Butcher allegedly claiming that he was hurting the animal as it was heard “yelping in pain.”
Police said officers found the injured puppy lying under a running faucet, drenched in cold water. Butcher was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and released from custody after posting $20,000 bail.
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