Skunk burned alive West Haven, CT (US) Incident Date: Monday, Aug 10, 1998 County: New Haven Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: » Tyshawn Boykin » Jason Mesaros

Case ID: 3043 Classification: Burning - Fire or Fireworks Animal: other wildlife View more cases in CT (US) Drugs or alcohol involved Login to Watch this Case

One of six teenagers accused of burning a captured skunk in West Haven in August was declared a fugitive after he failed to show up in court.

Tyshawan Boykin, 17, also had tested positive for drugs and tried to fake a urine test, court officials said. Superior Court Judge Jack L. Grogins revoked Boykin's eligibility to participate in the alternative incarceration program in lieu of jail and set a new bond at $1,000.

Late August, Boykin was arrested with five other suspects, including two juveniles, following investigation by police into the Aug 10 burning of a skunk caught inside a pest control trap.

Each teen charged with cruelty to animals and conspiracy to commit cruelty to animals. Adjacent to cage was a nearly empty can of charcoal lighter fluid, according to the police.

Arrest warrant affidavit names suspect Jason Mesaros, 19, and an unidentified juvenile as the persons who lit the match.

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New Haven Register - Oct 2, 1998

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