Michigan Man Charged After Alleged Abuse Of Ex-Girlfriend’s Dog

A Michigan man was suspected of breaking into the house of his ex-girlfriend, stealing her Yorkshire Terrier combine pet, abusing the canine, after which abandoning it exterior in a bucket. The suspect even despatched movies of the torture and abuse to hirs ex-girlfriend. 

In keeping with a information launch from the Michigan Division of Lawyer Normal, the incident was part of ongoing harassment and abuse in opposition to the suspect’s former girlfriend.

Julius Holley, 55, was charged with one offense of second-degree dwelling invasion, one act of first-degree animal slaughter or torture, one depend of larceny in a constructing, and one depend of stalking.

The canine was taken by Michigan Humane to make sure its security. 

“Michigan Humane is proud to associate with the Michigan Division of the Lawyer Normal to supply not solely cruelty investigation but additionally a secure haven for animals in instances of disaster,” Michigan Humane President and CEO Matt Pepper stated in a press release. “I’m blissful to say that the canine concerned on this case, after receiving medical care from our staff, is doing very properly and has returned dwelling.”

Following the alleged animal mistreatment, officers issued a warrant for Holley. Authorities discovered him in Ohio, and Michigan acquired his extradition.