Man Accused Of Killing Peabody Woman's Dog Released

SALEM, MA -- Despite allegations that he found "incredibly disturbing," Salem Superior Court Judge Timothy Feeley released Jeremy Picchierri, 31, of Lowell, on $100 bail and the condition that he wear a GPS monitoring device and not be responsible for or possess animals. Picchierri had been held without bail since earlier this month pending the outcome of this week's dangerousness hearing before Feeley. He was arrested arrested after his fiancee went to the Peabody Police Station on Sept. 9 claiming Picchierri had killed Jack, her five-month-old Golden Retriever puppy.

Feeley, according to the Salem News, which first reported this story, said the rules that allow someone deemed to be dangerous to be held without bail are designed to protect people, not animals. While a new law has been passed that would change those rules, it does not go into effect until next month. Feeley said while the crime is "incomprehensible to me, I'm not here to punish him. I can't punish him until he's convicted."

Previously on Patch: No Bail For Lowell Man That Killed Peabody Woman's Puppy

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