Connecticut Police Investigate Photo Of Dog With Duct Tape Muzzle
AVON, Conn. (AP) — A photo shared on Facebook depicting a dog with duct tape wrapped tightly around its mouth spawned both outrage on social media and a police investigation in Connecticut.
The picture was posted by a woman named Katie Brown just before 10 a.m. Friday with the caption, "This is what happens when you dont shut up!!!"
Cops are investigating a Florida woman who taped her barking dog's mouth shut. https://t.co/0vZvSHbyD0 pic.twitter.com/szQkaZ2sQ9
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) November 28, 2015
Police say Brown's listed residence is South Daytona, Florida but she has ties to Connecticut. Brown's Facebook page states she attended Central Connecticut State University.
Latest update on Katie Brown Facebook posting of dog. Family member confirmed that she has not lived in South Daytona...
Posted by City of South Daytona - Government on Saturday, November 28, 2015
Following a barrage of calls from concerned animal lovers, Avon police investigated an address associated with Brown's family but quickly determined the incident did not occur there.
Chief Mark Rinaldo says officers verified that Brown and the dog in question both reside in Florida.
Brown couldn't be reached for comment.
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