US EditionDodge County Town Board Chairman Arrested for Mistreating Animals After Death of Dog
- On June 19, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office took into custody Richard Van Buren, who leads the Chester Town Board, following an animal cruelty investigation after a golden retriever died near Oakwood Road on June 17.
- The incident occurred after Van Buren was given a stray dog that bit him, and prosecutors report he used a leash as a choke collar, suspending the dog until it went limp and died possibly from a snapped neck.
- Van Buren appeared virtually for his initial court hearing on Friday, was given a $5,000 signature bond, barred from owning dogs, and ordered to find new homes for his pets within 24 hours.
- Sheriff Dale Schmidt addressed community concerns, denounced threatening remarks on social media, highlighted the focus on collecting sufficient evidence for prosecution, and clarified that other officials from Dodge County were not involved in the incident.
- The case remains under investigation with a review hearing set for July 16, highlighting calls for better education and accountability for those caring for animals in Chester.
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Lake Geneva NewsDodge County town board chairman arrested for mistreating animals after death of dog
Richard Van Buren, the chairman of the Chester Town Board in rural Waupun, will make his initial court appearance on Friday afternoon.
·Madison, United States
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