Dog beaten with mop handle
Bronx, NY (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006
County: Bronx

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Edwin Roman

ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement agents arrested Edwin Roman, 44, outside his Bronx residence for assaulting his family's pet dog, Lucky, with a mop handle.

Following the assault, which occurred on July 18, 2006, the 10-pound Pomeranian was taken to NYC Animal Care and Control (AC&C) in Brooklyn by a relative of the suspect. AC&C employees alerted the ASPCA, and the dog was taken to our Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. Veterinarians performed extensive surgery to correct Lucky's jaw, which was shattered during the attack. The prognosis is good, and Lucky is recovering.

Roman was charged with one count of aggravated animal cruelty and one count of criminal possession of a weapon.

References

• ASPCA - September 10, 2006

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