A Massachusetts man is dealing with a number of prices of animal cruelty after authorities say he stabbed his canine to demise after making an attempt to poison the animal with fentanyl.
Jonathan Paluzzi, 44, of Kingston, was arrested Wednesday and charged with a number of counts of animal cruelty (felony) in addition to the possession of a Class A drug (suspected fentanyl), according to Kingston police.
Police mentioned officers responded to 1 Kingston Way on Wednesday simply after 1 p.m. to a 911 name reporting the sound of shuffling, crying, yelling, a canine whining, and an announcement just like “don’t touch me!” that was heard coming from a neighboring condominium, adopted by full silence.
At the condominium, investigators discovered a canine, a 60-pound Bull-Terrier combine named Brutus, lifeless with stab wounds, police mentioned. They additionally discovered “fresh blood and a set of bent grill prongs suspected to be the weapon utilized to stab Brutus.”
Paluzzi, who the division mentioned is well-known to legislation enforcement within the area, had allegedly been looking for somebody to euthanize the canine, authorities mentioned.
“The suspect was reportedly unsuccessful in finding anyone who would take Brutus or euthanize him (due to the dog being healthy),” police mentioned. “As a result, the suspect reportedly obtained fentanyl last night and then is alleged to have attempted to poison Brutus with the fentanyl this afternoon.”
When the poisoning was unsuccessful, police mentioned Paluzzi stabbed the canine earlier than leaving the condominium. Officers had been within the condominium when he returned and he was arrested.
“The MSPCA and other agencies have been contacted for assistance and are working with our detectives to obtain the proper legal process authorizing additional investigatory steps such as a necropsy, toxicology and more,” police mentioned. “The hideous nature of this case has the undivided attention of the assigned investigators. The investigation will remain on-going to collect all relevant evidence and we will work closely with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office to ensure the successful prosecution of the suspect in this case.”
Paluzzi will likely be arraigned Thursday in Plymouth District Court.
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