Man charged for abandoningthree dogs to die in hot u-haul truck

Man Charged for AbandoningThree Dogs to Die in Hot U-Haul Truck

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July 13, 2024

BOSTON, MA — A Boston resident was taken into custody by joint forces of the Youth Violence Strike Force and the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit for his alleged involvement in an animal cruelty case. The arrest occurred around 12:30 PM on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Weymouth, at 148 Mediterranean Drive.

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old William Cobb of Boston, was apprehended based on a warrant issued by Dorchester District Court for three counts of animal cruelty. The charges stem from an investigation initiated by detectives assigned to E-18 (Hyde Park).

The initial discovery that led to these charges occurred on the evening of July 9, 2024. Officers from District E-18 were called to the area of 69 Edgewater Drive to investigate a suspicious vehicle. Upon their arrival, they found an abandoned U-Haul truck emitting a foul odor. A search of the vehicle revealed a tragic scene: three deceased dogs inside the truck. Animal Control was subsequently contacted to remove the animals from the scene.

Cobb is expected to face arraignment in Dorchester District Court.

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