Dog caged in heat, dies
Groton, CT (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Jul 22, 2011
County: New London

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Steven M. McConnell

Groton police arrested a man Friday afternoon after discovering a dog dead in a crate with no water in the backyard.

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According to the police log, Steven M. McConnell, 31, of 28 Firethorn Avenue, was charged with cruelty to animals and breach of peace. He was scheduled to appear in court August 5. He was released on a $1,000 bond.

No further information was available.

This is the first animal to die in the heat this year, but it has happened before, Duso said.

"It happens a little too often," she said.

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