Justice petition for dog dragged to death provided to Copiah District Attorney
Published 4:37 pm Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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From left, Doll Stanley and Mayor Sally Garland provided a petition advising justice for George, a dog dragged to death behind his next-door neighbor’s truck.
On Tuesday, May 9, District Attorney Daniella M. Shorter existed with a letter requiring the prosecution of a man who dragged a dog to death.
Crystal Springs Mayor Sally Garland and Doll Stanley, senior advocate for IN Defense of Animals/Justice for Animals, provided the letter to the 22nd Circuit DA in recommendation to a 2022 occurrence.
On Sept. 14, 2022, the Crystal Springs Police Department jailed Daniel Berthelette for covering a wire around the neck of his next-door neighbor’s dog, George, connecting the wire to his truck, and dragging George to death.
Witnesses to the criminal offense reported the description of the truck and driver to CSPD. At one point, Berthelette left his truck, most likely to guarantee the dog was dead. It is unidentified if George was dead at that time.
Berthelette drove on and tried to deal with the dog’s body in a city dumpster. City workers did not permit him to do so, and later on recognized Berthelette to police and in court.
In Defense of Animals called George’s guardians, the Bush family, to help them in acquiring justice for the killing of their buddy and finest pal to the child. Stanley discovered that Berthelette was wrongly charged with a misdemeanor, which need to have been a felony. Stanley interacted with Crystal Springs Mayor Garland and City Prosecutor John Brock Campbell relating to the charge, which was changed to felony worsened cruelty to a dog or a cat under § 97-41-16. Maliciously hurting dogs or cats.
The letter provided to DA Shorter was signed by 17,328 people, and requires the greatest possible sentencing of Berthelette. Stanley and Garland asked for the letter exist throughout the sentencing stage of the accused’s trial. The 2 are positive Berthelette will be condemned.
“We are a small city. We wanted the word to get out and make the perpetrator famous,” Mayor Garland said. “We are thankful In Defense of Animals is involved, because we just don’t have that kind of network or resources.”
Garland and Public Works Director Russell Brewer interacted to recognize Berthelette as the man who killed George.
“We were mortified, and our hearts are broken over the very idea that someone could tie a wire around a dog’s neck and drag him,” Garland included. “No one should think they can ever drag a dog and get away with it.”
“The unwarranted killing of a neighbor’s companion animal is troubling enough; it’s unthinkable that anyone would wantonly choose such a vile manner to kill any animal,” Stanley said. “We are grateful to Crystal Springs Mayor Garland, City Prosecutor Campbell, Public Works Director Brewer, and Crystal Springs Police Department for tracking down the perpetrator and recognizing the serious nature of this incident. Animal advocates intend to see justice for George, his family, and all animals of Mississippi.”
Letter to DA Shorter:
RE: Prosecute Dog Dragging Case to the Fullest Extent
I am composing to you, standing with Crystal Springs Mayor Sally Garland and countless animal supporters, to support you in the prosecution of Daniel Berthelette, who was charged with heinously eliminating his next-door neighbor’s dog, George.
On Sept. 6. 2022, Berthelette maliciously collared George with a wire, hooked him to the back of his truck, and dragged him to his death. Berthelette’s gruesome criminal offense was seen initially when he stopped, either to see if George was still being dragged or if he was dead. The witnesses reported the truck’s license plate and the description of the truck to the cops.
Berthelette was later on turned away from a city dumpster when Public Works workers saw him attempting to deal with George.
The City of Crystal Springs examined the despicable criminal offense and Daniel Berthelette was jailed on Sept. 14, 2022.
This accused is worthy of no plea deals, no leniency, just optimal sentencing. Also, prior to he is launched, he should have a psychological assessment and anger management classes or treatment and not be permitted to deal with animals. I will be following each case in this case. Thank you for taking this and all cases you prosecute with the severity they necessitate.
[Signed: 17,328 In Defense of Animals supporters]
