BARNHART, Mo. (AP) A dog found in an eastern Missouri ditch with electrical
and duct tape around his mouth and legs has been reunited with his owner.Authorities believe the dog was in a ditch in cold temperatures for about 12
hours before a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy found him Saturday. He was
dubbed “Jimmy” while he recovered.
The sheriff’s office said the dog, whose name is “Flick,” had “an emotional” reunion with his owner Friday and was headed home. An area funeral home paid for the dog’s care.
Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak said Thursday 39-year-old Paul Garcia of
Barnhart was charged with felony animal abuse and armed criminal action. Marshak says investigators believe Barnhart taped the dog and threw him out of a window. A motive hasn’t been disclosed.
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