Tennessee: Loudoun County deputy Dustin Moon accused of killing his dog, throwing its tiny body in dumpster

VIRGINIA -- A Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was charged with felony animal cruelty following an internal investigation of the death of his pet dog, the agency announced today.

Deputy Dustin W. Moon, 37, surrendered to authorities in Warren County after the charge was filed June 9.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Chihuahua mix’s death came to light in May, during an internal investigation into an unrelated administrative violation.

During the investigation, it was learned Moon killed his dog sometime between February and March and discarded the remains in a dumpster.

Moon, who has worked for the Sheriff's Office for 11 years and was most recently assigned to the Emergency Communications Center, turned himself over to authorities today in Warren County, where he lives. He was released on a $3,000 unsecured bond. He is currently on paid administrative leave pending personnel action.

(Loudon Now - June 9, 2016)