Crime & Safety
Man Wanted In Chihuahua Death: Baltimore County Police
Have you seen this man? Baltimore County police said he beat a dog to death with glass bottles and has been on the lam since January.
TOWSON, MD — A man is wanted in Baltimore County for allegedly hitting a Chihuahua with glass bottles. Ginger the dog was subsequently euthanized due to the extent of the pet's injuries, police said.
Jerome Irvin Luedtke Jr., 33, is wanted on charges of aggravated animal cruelty.
Police said that Luedtke hit Ginger the Chihuahua numerous times with two different large glass bottles after the dog bit his hand.
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He and a female roommate brought the dog to the Pet ER in the 1200 block of Cromwell Bridge Road around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 13, officials said in a statement on March 28. At the time, the roommates provided conflicting accounts of how the dog became injured, according to police, who were called to the Towson clinic by staff there when the severely beaten dog was brought in for treatment.
Investigators say they have since determined that Luedtke was responsible for the severe head trauma to the dog. His roommate tried to call an ambulance for the dog and when that did not work, authorities said she convinced Luedtke to take the pet to the vet.
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A warrant was issued for Luedtke's arrest Jan. 29, but authorities say they have not been able to find him.
Luedtke is known to frequent the Essex area, where he has recently stayed around Goodwood Avenue and Maryland Avenue, police said.
Anyone with information regarding Jerome Irvin Luedtke Jr. may call the Baltimore County Police Department's investigators in Essex at 410-887-0230.
People may also send tips to Metro Crime Stoppers, which is a non-government organization. Tips sent to Metro Crime Stoppers leading to an arrest and/or indictment of a suspect may qualify for a reward. To get in touch with Metro Crime Stoppers, send a text to "CRIMES" (274637) with "MCS" plus the tip; call 1-866-7LOCKUP; or submit a tip online. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
Photos courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.
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