Two CT Men Charged with Leaving Dogs Outside in Sub-Zero Windchill. Pets Taken by Animal Control.

Two CT men charged with leaving dogs outside in sub-zero windchill. Pets taken by animal control.

Two men were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly exposing three dogs to life-threatening cold for several hours on Friday night, according to the Bridgeport Police Department. Bridgeport police responded to the 400 block of Union Avenue after an anonymous call about the dogs allegedly being left outside for several hours. “Police found two of the dogs barking and tethered to separate dilapidated wooden shelters in the backya…

Bridgeport men faces charge after dogs found outside in freezing cold

Bridgeport Police responded to the same address on Union Avenue for animal cruelty calls in 2018 and 2023, police said.

The Bridgeport Police arrested 2 men on Animal Cruelty charges

Bridgeport residents Benito Islesias, 72, and Rusty Rodriguez, 46, were taken into custody at around 11:45 p.m. Friday.  Rodriguez was also charged with Interfering with an Officer after he disregarded commands by the police and attempted to hide one of the three dogs from officers.  Both men posted bond and were released. They are scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on January 30th.   Officers responded to the 400 block of Union Avenue…