CHICAGO — A North Facet man accused of killing his canine whereas taking it for a stroll has been sentenced to probation, courtroom information present.
Bardomiano Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 37, entered a responsible plea to misdemeanor animal cruelty, a discount from the preliminary felony cost. Decide Aleksandra Gillespie ordered him to finish 200 hours of group service and serve a two-year probation time period.
In Could 2022, prosecutors stated three witnesses advised police they heard yelping noises and regarded exterior their houses to see Gonzalez-Rodriguez kicking a 13-year-old Terrier combine three or 4 instances within the 2100 block of West Arthur.
One of many witnesses allegedly noticed Gonzalez-Rodriguez yank on the canine’s leash whereas yelling, “Come on!” A fourth witness bought out of a automotive and confronted Gonzalez-Rodriguez.
When police arrived, all 4 witnesses have been on the scene, and Gonzalez-Rodriguez was holding the canine that had died, in response to officers. Gonzalez-Rodriguez reportedly advised officers the canine suffered seizures, and that situation might be how the animal died.
Chicago Animal Care and Management workers examined the canine and located it had bruising over its physique. They concluded that the animal suffered inside bleeding and should have died from a liver laceration.
Gonzalez-Rodriguez advised police he dragged the canine as a result of it was transferring slowly, however he denied kicking the animal, prosecutors stated.
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