| Case ID: 16794 |
| Classification: Throwing |
| Animal: dog (pit-bull) |
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Friday, Sep 11, 2009
County: FairfaxDisposition: Alleged
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Alleged:
» Terrence G. Merritt
» Latoya Grant
Mason Police District - Police were called to an apartment in the 6400 block of King Louis Drive for a domestic situation, shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, September 11. During the course of the initial investigation, officers discovered that a six-month-old, Pit Bull/Mastiff mix was allegedly thrown out a second story window by the male participant in the dispute, breaking the dog's front paw. The dog was taken into custody by Animal Control officers, and received appropriate medical attention.
Terrence G. Merritt, 41 and Latoya Grant, 24, of 6469 King Louis Drive #204, were both charged with animal cruelty.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text "TIP187" plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
References
- fairfaxcounty.gov - Sept 14, 2009 nbcwashington.com - Sept 15, 2009
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