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Police: Saverino Cruz Drilled Holes in Dog's Head

Police say 32-year old Saverino Cruz of Plainville (Connecticut) used a power drill as a means of punishment on Pit Bull Baby, one of two "malnourished, unlicensed and not vaccinated" dogs owned by his brother Enrique. Baby was later euthanized as a result of the "several holes" drilled in the dog's head. Both brothers have been charged in the incident.

The other dog, 4-month old puppy Coffee, is available for adoption at Plainville Animal Control ((860)-747-1617 X291).

Saverino's son was in the care of brother Enrique this Sunday. Police say Baby somehow escaped from the barbaric basement cage in which he lived and bit Saverino Cruz's 8-year old son on the arm. Upon hearing about the incident, and before visting his son in the hospital, they say Cruz stopped to drill holes into Baby's head. Cruz's son was treated and released at a local hospital.

When officers got to the house, they found another dog -- a 4-month-old puppy, police said. Both dogs were malnourished, unlicensed and not vaccinated, police said.

"The sanitary conditions were terrible in the home and that dog was also taken and placed in the pound," Costanzo said.

I really have to stop being amazed at the depravity of some people. I don't even know how this would occur to someone as something to do.

Courant.com offers additional details.

Enrique Cruz, 27, was charged with cruelty to animals, possession of an unvaccinated animal and possession of an unlicensed animal. He was released on $10,000 bail Sunday night and must appear in court Jan. 22.

Saverino Cruz was arraigned Monday in Superior Court in Bristol with bail initially set at $50,000. It was then lowered to $25,000, but he remained in custody Monday night.

FOLLOW-UP: Other Dog in Saverino Cruz Dog Drilling Incident Adopted


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Deemed Newsworthy by Frank on January 14, 2008 at 07:59:40 PM
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  1. [1] from: Mrs. Thurman

    Please urge full prosecution under Connecticut law in this case by writing a polite and formal letter ASAP to:
    State's Attorneys
    131 North Main St.
    Bristol, Conn. 06010

    Please reference the two Defendant's names' in your correspondence. Your letter will be placed in the Defendant’s file, and read by the three prosecuting attorneys in this case.

    Thank you.

    reply to this comment January 15, 2008, 03:40:45 PM
  2. [2] from: WC

    attorney.general@po.state.ct.us

    Connecticut Attorney General's Office

    Press Release

    Attorney General Announces National Animal Fighting Enforcement Effort; Launches Animal Fighting Hotline

    October 29, 2007

    Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a countrywide crackdown on animal abuse and illegal animal fighting, including the launch of a Connecticut hotline to report suspected animal fighting.

    Blumenthal, with South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster, is co-leading a newly established Ad Hoc Committee on Animal Cruelty through the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). The committee will develop nationwide measures to combat illegal animal fighting.

    In Connecticut, Blumenthal is launching a hotline for citizens to report - anonymous or otherwise - suspected illegal animal fighting.

    As part of this national effort, The Humane Society of the United States also announced the launch of a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in illegal animal fighting.

    "Animal fighting is the spectator sport of criminals - a despicable, indecent practice that attracts an array of other criminal activity, including drug dealing and illegal betting," Blumenthal said. "Our new hotline should provide a safe and secure means for citizens to blow the whistle on illegal animal fighting. This hotline is a first step by Connecticut as part of a national effort to combat animal fighting through the National Association of Attorneys General. My office, working closely with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, will be reaching out to attorneys general nationwide - enlisting and engaging them in such programs.

    "The Humane Society is joining us in this powerful partnership - providing a strong financial incentive for citizens to report a crime that degrades our humanity. This nationwide effort will help protect animals from repugnant abuse and death - but is also key in combating other crime that often accompanies it. Our Agriculture Department is a strong ally through their animal control officers and other dedicated personnel.

    Blumenthal said animal fighting - including dog fighting and cockfighting - is a pervasive problem in Connecticut and nationally. In recent years, there have been reports of numerous criminal arrests related to animal fighting, and animal control officers continuously encounter dogs, particularly pit bulls, covered in scarring indicative of dog fighting.

    Any citizen who suspects illegal animal fighting is happening in Connecticut is encouraged to report it by calling 860-808-5180.
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