2 people indicted in dog’s hot-weather death in 2018

Two people from Brick Township are accused of leaving their pit bull outside for hours in scorching temperatures over the summer – leading to the dog dying of heat stroke.

News 12 Staff

Jan 11, 2019, 12:04 PM

Updated 2,159 days ago

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Two people from Brick Township are accused of leaving their pit bull outside for hours in scorching temperatures over the summer – leading to the dog dying of heat stroke.
Jonathon Correa and Kiara Martinez are under indictment on charges of animal cruelty.
According to prosecutors, the 13-month-old dog was outside on a balcony with temperatures hitting 97 degrees.
Neighbors called to get help for the dog.