Farmingville, NY - January 29, 2017 - A Brentwood man was arrested in Farmingville on January 26th, 2018 for abandonment and cruelty to animals for lack of veterinary care, both misdemeanor charges. The dog had a laceration on its paw which was left untreated. The dog was covered with blood. The dog, Creed, a 2 year old pit bull mix, was found on January 18, 2018 at approximately 8:30 pm in Holtsville after being abandoned by being dumped out of a vehicle.
(Left): Creed, a dog that was abandoned in Holtsville on January 18, 2018. (Right): Suffolk County SPCA Sgt. Shaffer with animal cruelty suspect Caciem Kruer.
Suffolk County SPCA Detectives arrested Caciem Kruer, 20, after a comprehensive, thorough investigation.
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