Pit Bull thrown from car

By: News Staff

news@abc6.com

HOPKINTON, R.I.-  A Pit Bull was thrown from a vehicle on June 20th at approximately 2 pm.  A good samaritan observed a vehicle in the vicinity of Woodville Alton Road and Townsend Road in Hopkinton, RI, pull to the side of the road and dispose of a box over the guardrail.  Upon closer observation, the reporting party observed dog lying in the vegetation over the embankment where the box was thrown. The reporting party was only able to identify the suspect as a black male, driving a "big black SUV" with Illinois plates.

Reporting party contacted Hopkinton Police and Officer Jason Eastwood responded to the scene. Officer Eastwood climbed down the embankment to retrieve the dog. Officer Eastwood transported the dog to the Animal Control facility and the dog later received care at Richmond Veterinary Clinic.

The dog can be described as a male, American Pit Bull Terrier, Buckskin in color, approximately 3-4 years old. He was found in very poor body condition with multiple scars and wounds around his facial area and front legs consistent with some form of dog fighting.

The Rhode Island SPCA, in conjunction with Handsome Dan’s Rescue, is offering a $1000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information can contact the RISPCA at 401-438-8150 or the Hopkinton Police Department at (401) 377-7750 .

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