Two Vidor teens accused of killing a dog were arrested Friday May 14, 2004 when a sheriff's deputy found the animal's body on the back porch of one of their homes.
The young men, ages 16 and 14, were arraigned by Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Joe Parkhurst on charges of cruelty to an animal and evading detention. The 16-year-old also was charged with aggravated assault/family violence.
The incident was still being investigated, and both youths were being held in juvenile detention.
Corporal Mike Sanchez is handling the investigation:
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(409)883-4394 Case UpdatesAfter hours of testimony, an Orange County judge has decided the fate of the 17-year-old accused in this case.
Investigators close to the case say the teen had stabbed the dog to death with a knife and left the remains on his family�s back porch in Vidor.
The teen confessed to the animal cruelty charges in court, Wednesday. He was being tried as a juvenile because he was 16-years-old at the time of the incident.
Judge Mike Sheff sentenced the teen to two months probation and 250 hours of community service. He must also pay $500 restitution to the dog�s owner.
The owner says she is not satisfied at all with the judge�s ruling. She was hoping the teen would be sentenced to time at the Texas Youth Center. | Source: KBTV - Jan 5, 2005
Update posted on Jan 6, 2005 - 9:09AM |
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