Lindenhurst Man Left Dog Outside In Sub-Freezing Temps: SPCA

LINDENHURST, NY — A Lindenhurst man was charged with animal cruelty on Saturday, after leaving his black Labrador mix outside in sub-freezing temperatures, the Suffolk County SPCA said.

Byron Perez, 34, was arrested and charged with one count of violating the Suffolk County code, a misdemeanor, and one count of the Agriculture and Markets Law, the SPCA said.

According to Suffolk SPCA, officers responded to a 44th Street residence to find the dog outside in a cold, unheated car with the engine not running, with no ready access to any food or water. The temperature outside ranged between 14 degrees and 18 degrees, the SPCA said. Perez also had an outstanding arrest warrant, the SPCA said.

Perez is due to appear in First District Court in Central Islip on February 18 at 11 a.m.

If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County, contact the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722.