LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have identified the suspect accused of having six dead dogs in a hot moving truck.
Christopher Robin Winter, 53, faces six felony counts of willful/malicious torture/maim/kill dog/cat/animal, according to court and booking records.
Winter was arrested after officers found six dead dogs in a moving truck in a parking lot of a Las Vegas-area hospital Tuesday. Police said they were originally called to a complaint about a dog in a hot car when officers discovered the other animals.
The Animal Foundation said they received six living dogs and three living cats from the investigation. The veterinary team is currently evaluating the animals, the shelter said.
Winter is expected to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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