A Revere man is dealing with prices for allegedly assaulting his roommate and brutally killing his canine.
Don Algeni, 57, was arraigned final week on prices of animal cruelty, malicious killing or damage to a home animal, and assault and battery on a household or family member. He was ordered held with out bail, in accordance with Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s workplace.
Police and firefighters responded to a residence on Lowell Street in Revere simply earlier than 1 a.m. on Aug. 30. Those that first arrived on the scene discovered Algeni mendacity in his mattress, blood protecting each arms. Algeni was screaming that he needed police to kill him, in accordance with Hayden’s workplace. He proceeded to lose consciousness and was transported to an area hospital.
First responders additionally discovered a canine subsequent to Algeni’s mattress. It was lined in blood and had suffered a minimum of 5 stab wounds, Hayden’s workplace mentioned. One slash to the canine’s neck was “so deep his head was almost severed.”
Numerous knives and swords have been seized from the house. This included a footlong searching knife lined in blood, officers mentioned.
When interviewed, Algeni’s roommate mentioned that he had banged on her bed room door round 9 p.m. earlier that evening. Algeni demanded that she open the door, however mentioned that he had a key and will get in any time he needed, officers mentioned.
Algeni’s roommate confirmed police a video she took on Aug. 23. It depicted Algeni screaming at her and throwing a cup at her, officers mentioned.
She advised police that Algeni made regarding statements to her a few week earlier than the Aug. 30 incident, resembling “I’m going out and I’m not going out alone,” in accordance with Hayden’s workplace.
“This is a tragic and terrifying situation for everyone involved, including the first responders. Sadly, a defenseless animal was brutally attacked and killed. It’s yet another example of how unpredictable 911 calls can be and an example of responders handling their responsibilities with care and restraint,” Hayden mentioned in a press release.
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