A Philadelphia policeman has been accused of putting his adopted dog in a trash bag and dumping it at a park.
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says Officer Michael Long was arrested Thursday on animal cruelty and related misdemeanor charges.
A passer-by came upon the trash bag Nov. 23 and noticed a dog’s head visible inside. Animal welfare officers took the emaciated pit bull mix to a shelter for medical care.
The PSPCA says the dog was microchipped and a search of Long’s home turned up a sheet that matched one inside the trash bag.
The 3-year-old dog is named Cranberry. The dog has recovered and been adopted.
Police say Long has been suspended with the intent to dismiss.
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