Union City man accused of starving, abandoning pit bull in Weehawken
Authorities say the dog remains in serious condition after being rescued and receiving veterinary treatment.
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A Union City man has been charged after investigators said a starving and abandoned pit bull showing signs of suspected abuse was found in Weehawken.
The Weehawken Police Department announced the Nov. 6 arrest of Emil Bustamante following an investigation into the dog's condition and abandonment.
Police said the animal was discovered by a staff member from the Weehawken Mayor's Office, who helped coordinate its rescue and veterinary treatment with Pitbulls & Addicts and Near and Far Rescues. Authorities said the dog remains in serious condition.
Investigators from the Weehawken Police Department and Union City Police Department located Bustamante in Union City and arrested him without incident, police said.
Bustamante was charged with animal cruelty and animal abandonment and was taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.
