The Brief
- Krystal L. Dean, 39, of Joliet, was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after police found an emaciated Rottweiler mix, Luna, with a chain collar embedded in her neck.
- Officers discovered Luna caged in Dean’s backyard on the 1200 block of Hague Court, suffering from an open, infected wound and without food or water.
- Luna was surrendered to Joliet Township Animal Control, is receiving veterinary care, and is expected to make a full recovery, police said.
JOLIET, Ill. – Police arrested a Joliet woman Monday after finding a malnourished dog with a chain collar embedded in its neck in her backyard, authorities said.
What we know:
Krystal L. Dean, 39, was taken to the Will County Jail on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and violation of owner duties under the Humane Care for Animals Act, according to Joliet police.
Officers were called about noon to the 1200 block of Hague Court for a report of possible animal cruelty. …