A Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly killing his canine in Kingston.
Police responded to a 911 name at The Point at Kingston, an condo complicated on Kingston Collection Way, shortly after 1 p.m. A caller had reported listening to noises together with shuffling and a canine whining, adopted by silence.
Investigators discovered the physique of the canine, a 60-pound bull-terrier combine, with stab wounds.
Authorities arrested 44-year-old Jonathan Paluzzi of Kingston on a number of felony counts of animal cruelty and a cost of possession of a Class A drug. Police say he’s identified to legislation enforcement within the space.
Paluzzi is accused of initially attempting to get somebody to take or euthanize the wholesome canine, named Brutus.
After this failed, police say Paluzzi obtained fentanyl Tuesday and tried to poison the canine Wednesday afternoon.
This was additionally unsuccessful, and Paluzzi allegedly stabbed the canine to dying earlier than leaving the condo. Police consider he used a set of bent grill prongs.
Police say they arrested Paluzzi after he returned to the condo.
Paluzzi is anticipated to be arraigned Thursday at Plymouth District Court. It was not instantly clear if he had an lawyer.