Crime & Safety

Ledyard Man Charged In Animal Cruelty Case: Police

The man's malnourished dog was deemed beyond medical care and had to be euthanized, according to police.

LEDYARD, CT — A Ledyard man is facing animal cruelty charges after bringing a malnourished dog to a veterinarian, according to police.

Police were dispatched to the Groton-Ledyard Vet Clinic on a report of suspect animal abuse Monday at 11:01 a.m.

An investigation found that Richard Perez, 34, had brought a dog in for treatment. The dog had been "neglected for some time and was malnourished and extremely emaciated."

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The dog was deemed beyond medical care and had to be euthanized, according to police.

Perez was charged with cruelty to animals. He is scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court on Nov. 20.

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Another dog was seized for safe keeping from Perez apartment based on its condition, police said.

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