Puppy thrown from second-story window
Greensboro, NC (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Jan 25, 2009
County: Guilford

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Emily Wiggins

A Greensboro woman has been charged with animal cruelty after police said she threw a puppy from a second story apartment window.

Police said they responded to the Heritage House on West Meadowview Road on Sunday afternoon after receiving a report of animal cruelty.

A 911 caller reported that the dog had been tossed from an upstairs apartment into a courtyard below.

Emily Wiggins was arrested and charged with animal abuse and possession of marijuana.

Animal Control officers responded to the scene and took custody of the puppy.

References

• WXII - Jan 26, 2009

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