FOND DU LAC, Wis. (CBS 58) — The Fond du Lac Police Department responded to a report of an individual who was seen punching and kicking a dog on Saturday, Sept. 30.
The incident happened around 1:59 p.m. An individual witnessed the incident while walking their dog and reported it to police.
The Fond du Lac police stated they were aware of a social media post depicting the alleged animal cruelty from the same incident on Saturday.
Fond du Lac police opened an active investigation from the time of the original complaint. The investigation led to the identification of a 38-year-old male, who resided in Fon du Lac, as the suspect.
On Sunday, Oct. 1, police observed the suspect driving in the area of Johnson and Seymour and conducted a traffic stop. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and was held at the Fond du Lac County Jail on multiple charges.
“Animals are considered to be members of the family for so many pet owners, including myself. We appreciate everyone, some from all over the nation, who reached out through email and Facebook posts about this incident. We are currently working through the process of custody of the animal for assessment for any injuries or illnesses that require attention. We will release an update when our thorough investigation is completed,” said Chief Aaron Goldstien from the Fond du Lac Police Department.
The incident remains under active investigation.
