Puppy shot, resulting in death
Bellingham, WA (US)Incident Date: Wednesday, Oct 10, 2007
County: Whatcom
Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Evelyn Wade
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
A 74-year-old Whatcom County woman has been charged with animal cruelty after she allegedly shot and killed a neighbor's golden retriever puppy.
If convicted, Evelyn Wade could face up to a year in jail.
Police say she admitted to shooting the 6-month-old puppy named Bandit when the dog came on her property and knocked over a birdhouse.
The dog was left paralyzed and had to be euthanized.
Wade is also facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly firing in the direction of neighbors during the incident.
Case UpdatesThe 74- year-old Lake Samish woman who shot and killed a neighbor's golden retriever puppy has been charged with felony animal cruelty.
Evelyn Stella Wade pleaded not guilty to first-degree animal cruelty at an arraignment last Friday. If convicted, Wade could face as little as a small fine or up to 12 months in Whatcom County Jail.
Wade admitted to shooting Bandit, a 6-month-old puppy that belonged to Jim and Vicki Hassi, when the dog came on to her property and knocked over a birdhouse.
A trial date has been set for Dec. 17 in the case. Wade also has a Dec. 11 court date on a misdemeanor charge for allegedly firing in the direction of neighbors during the incident. | Source: Bellingham Herald - Oct 11, 2007
Update posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 5:34PM |
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