UPDATED: Police: Framingham Man Hog-Tied, Threw and Killed His Dog
A Framingham man was arrested over the weekend and charged with animal cruelty.
A Framingham man was arrested Friday night and charged with animal cruelty after he killed his dog, said police. Douglas A. Coelho, 27, of 126 Beaver St. was to be arraigned in court today, Jan. 7. There also is an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer on him, said Framingham Police Lt. Ron Brandolini. The dog, a black Terrier-type, weighing just 7.5 pounds was found dead in a dumpster, by Coelho's roommate. He then called police. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. And become a fan of the Framingham Patch Facebook page, by clicking here. Coelho's roommate told police he saw Coelho throw the dog …
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11:49 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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