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Bristol Man Accused of Tossing Dog from Car

Authorities in New Jersey have accused a Bristol, Connecticut man of forcing a dog out of a moving car  on the Garden State Parkway, resulting in its death.

Authorities issued a summons accusing Timothy Yowell, 65, of Bristol, Connecticut, with animal cruelty.

The Union County Prosecutor's Office said Yowell was driving on the parkway in Clark on Sept. 11 when the dog was forced from the vehicle.

The back of Yowell's car hit the dog before another car hit the dog, killing the animal, according to prosecutor’s office.

Assistant Prosecutor Jill O'Malley said Yowell didn’t stop and left the area. A tag was recovered indicating that the dog belonged to Yowell.

A conviction carries a prison sentence of 3 to 5 years.
 

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