Crime & Safety

Illegal Dog Surgery At Car Wash: Johnston Man Arrested

Charges include felony unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine, misdemeanor unnecessary animal cruelty and misdemeanor conspiracy.

NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI — A Johnston man was arrested at his car wash after police said he allowed an illegal dog ear cropping surgery there.

Daniel Guerriero, 32 was released on $20,000 personal recognizance after appearing in court Thursday. Personal recognizance is a non-bail release where the accused promises to return to court.

Guerriero's charges include felony unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine, misdemeanor unnecessary animal cruelty and misdemeanor conspiracy.

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Investigators told the Associated Press two co-defendants are involved. They are scheduled to appear in court Monday.

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