Crime

Man charged with animal cruelty after allegedly throwing dog in clothes dryer

The dog, believed to be a chihuahua, was taken by authorities for treatment.

Boston Police Headquarters. Craig F. Walker/Globe staff

By Arianna MacNeill

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A Dorchester man is facing charges after he allegedly began choking a small dog and then threw it in a clothes dryer and turned it on.

Justin Williams, 32, is being charged with cruelty to animals. He was arrested at his home on a warrant last Wednesday and was arraigned in Dorchester District Court, according to Boston police.

The investigation began around 2:24 p.m. on Monday, March 14. Authorities went to Williams’s home after “receiving a disturbing video” that allegedly showed him choking the dog and yelling profanities at it.

“A second video later showed the suspect throwing the dog into a clothes dryer and setting it on the highest possible temperature before turning it on,” according to police.

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Police “acted immediately,” and animal control was able to take the dog and bring it for treatment. The investigation then continued and is currently ongoing, authorities said.

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