NEWARK – Police officials in Newark announced a horrific case of animal cruelty that is under investigation by city detectives.
According to police, residents in the vicinity of Columbia Avenue and Plymouth Street were awakened at 3 a.m. last night by a group of young people knocking over garbage cans.
Police say in the morning they saw the group had also damaged cars and discovered a dog in the vicinity had been beaten to death and set on fire.
“Obviously this is a horrible case,” Ambrose said. “And we’re treating it that way. Detectives from the 6th precinct are on the scene interviewing witnesses.”
Anyone with knowledge of this incident or any crime can always call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).