A couple is facing charges after they allegedly left a dog chained in a hot car, leading to the death of the animal in soaring temperatures, authorities said.
According to Marion County online court documents, Charles E. Thomas, 53, and Norma J. Light, 74, were arrested on June 20, for allegedly leaving a pit bull named Masus in the vehicle, WISH-TV reported. Thomas was arrested on a felony charge of animal cruelty-kill and Light was charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty, according to the television station.
Officers with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department responded to the Intown Suites Hotel at W. 85th Street at about 6 p.m. EDT after receiving a report of a dog left inside a Chevrolet, WXIN-TV reported.
Officers arriving at the scene were directed to the north side of the building, where the suspected vehicle was parked, according to the television station.
Court documents stated that the hotel manager told police the couple checked into the hotel at about 3:10 p.m. EDT, WTHR-TV reported.