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Police search for suspects who beat, burned dog to death

Police say there have still not been any arrests in a recent case of animal cruelty that left an innocent dog dead.

News 12 Staff

Jun 8, 2019, 9:18 PM

Updated 2,243 days ago

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Police say there have still not been any arrests in a recent case of animal cruelty that left an innocent dog dead.
The body of a dog, apparently beaten to death and set on fire, was found in Newark near Columbia Avenue and Plymouth Street.

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Police say a group of young people were knocking over garbage cans and damaging cars in the area at around 3 a.m. Friday and may have been involved.