- Connecticut, USA -
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 57-years-old SUSAN RENEE MARUCCI (pictured) turned herself in to Newtown police on a warrant of a felony cruelty to animals charge.
The arrest was made in conjunction with investigative assistance from Newtown Animal Control Officer Likovic.
According to the criminal complaint obtained by Voice For Us, the charge stems from an incident that happened in late November 2022, at Pleasant Paws Pet Center on South Main Street in Newtown, where she was employed as a dog groomer.
Police said that MARUCCI “held a dog in her care, off the ground by the neck collar” until the furbaby, a Poodle, “lost consciousness.”
The furvictim did not sustain any permanent physical injuries.
According to their Facebook page, Pleasant Paws Pet Center describe themselves as “We are a vet clinic, canine physical rehabilitation center, luxury canine & feline boarding, obedien.”
Police said that MARUCCI was released on a 10% cash surety for a $5,000 bond and was issued a court date for the morning of Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Danbury Superior Court at 9:30 a.m.
Newstimes reports that MARUCCI “is listed as a member of Newtown’s Animal Control Advisory Board and has been affiliated with the Newtown Kennel Club.”
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MARUCCI’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Newtown Police Department.
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