Matthew Devaney, 29, pleaded innocent (not guilty) Friday in Wareham District Court to assault with intent to murder, assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and animal cruelty.
A dangerousness hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
Police allege that over several days, Devaney beat, threatened and kept his ex-girlfriend against her will.
Police went to the alleged victim’s house on June 3 after receiving a call about her safety. No one was home, but they obtained her cellphone number and were able to make brief contact. She gave them a description of Devaney’s red Toyota Camry.
At about 4:15 p.m., New Bedford police spotted Devaney’s car and pulled him over. He was arrested after a short foot chase.
Police returned to the home in Carver to investigate further and found one of the alleged victim’s two dogs to be in need of emergency medical attention. They said it was thin and lethargic and had been beaten nearly to death. The other dog was not injured.
The alleged victim told them Devaney beat her dog, a 3-1/2 year-old Brittany spaniel mix named Cooper, several times while she was being held captive.
On Monday, Devaney was returned to Brockton District Court on a default warrant after he did not appear for trial in Brockton in April. He was held on $500 bail until his arraignment Friday in Wareham.
(Patriot Ledger - June 10, 2016)
Kill this Piece of shit
ReplyDeleteLock that pos up & throw away the key!!!
ReplyDeleteHe deserves a beaten.He should be fined,pay for all the treatment the dog needs. He needs to be locked up for 5 years.
ReplyDeleteHe deserves a beaten.He should be fined,pay for all the treatment the dog needs. He needs to be locked up for 5 years.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know his street address?
ReplyDelete$500. ? That's it, for this piece of shit?
DeleteNo Good, Scumbag, Ugly piece of shit, may he die a horrible death, maybe a few dogs mauling the hell out of him...and the girl he kidnapped, and kick him in his small p'k....bastard, lowlife
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