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Quincy man allegedly tried to set caged raccoon on fire, police say
Officers found the raccoon stuck in a trap cage with apparent burn injuries. The animal survived Saturday's ordeal, according to police.
A Quincy man is charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly placed a caged raccoon on top of an outdoor fire Saturday.
Officers responded to a home on Royal Street after receiving a call about a person trying to light a raccoon on fire in the backyard, the Quincy Police Department said in a press release. Upon arrival, police reportedly saw two neighbors arguing and a live raccoon stuck in a trap cage with apparent burn injuries.
Video obtained by the officers allegedly showed Andrew Chieu, 63, building a fire in a tin can and then placing the caged raccoon on top of the can as the fire grew.
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Chieu pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of animal cruelty in Quincy District Court on Tuesday and was released on personal recognizance, online court records indicate. Boston.com has reached out to his attorney for comment.
A Quincy Animal Control officer brought the raccoon to a local animal hospital for treatment.
“The raccoon survived the incident and the extent of its injuries is unknown at this time,” police said.
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