WEST VIRGINIA -- One person has been charged and police have obtained a warrant for another in the death of Tuck, a redtick coonhound.
The dog was chained to its house over about a month, and “maliciously” not fed, Harrison Sheriff’s Lt. Greg Scolapio has alleged.
Charged with felony animal cruelty in Tuck’s death is Christina Marie Lane (Marple), 32, of Clarksburg. She was released on $5,000 bond after an initial appearance before Harrison Magistrate Warren “Gizzy” Davis.
Scolapio also obtained an warrant alleging felony animal cruelty against a male, but he had yet to be arrested by Monday afternoon.
Wrongdoing occurred from Jan. 11 through Feb. 11, the lawman alleged.
Separately, David William Bunnell, 26, of Clarksburg, was charged by Scolapio with failing to register Tuck and failing to vaccinate the dog against rabies.
Bunnell was released on $1,000 bond after an initial appearance before Davis.
(Exponent Telegram - Feb 25, 2013)
