Police: Suspect wanted for deserting frozen turtle turns himself in
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COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — A man wanted for abusing his turtle by leaving its tank to freeze over has been arrested.
Luis Rosa, 24, turned himself in around 8:00 a.m., Coventry Police said in a press release.
Police were on the hunt for Rosa after officers found a fish tank that was frozen solid, containing a turtle encased in ice back on February 7th.
The turtle, lovingly named ‘Elsa,’ after the Disney movie ‘Frozen’, and the unfortunate circumstance she was found in, continues to recover at a local aquarium.
Following his arrest, Rosa was arraigned at Kent County Courthouse, and released on $5,000 personal recognizance.
Coventry Police noted they “would also like the public to know that “Ana” the dog is currently up for adoption. Ana is a 10 month-old small mix-breed female hound. Ana is a healthy, friendly dog who is up to date on all of her shots.”
Anyone interested in adoption is asked to call Coventry Animal Control at: 401-822-9106, or asked stop by the Coventry Animal Control Facility on Flat River Road between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
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