News Report:
A man, Giovanny Aguilar, 36, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and resisting a peace officer after he was observed violently kicking a bull terrier dog multiple times in the backyard of his residence in the 800 block of Croghan Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, and Joliet police officers responded to a report of animal cruelty around 11:24 a.m. Aguilar was seen kicking the dog while it lay on the ground. He was subsequently arrested and taken into custody by the authorities.
Additional Information:
- The arrest took place after Joliet police officers arrived at Aguilar’s residence following a complaint of animal cruelty. They found the dog still lying in the backyard of the residence, and a representative from Will County Animal Control was also present at the scene.
- In addition to the charge of aggravated cruelty to animals, Aguilar also faces a charge of resisting a peace officer.
- The incident resulted in Aguilar being taken away in handcuffs by the officers.
SOURCE: Joliet man charged with animal cruelty after seen kicking dog (fox32chicago.com)
