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Arizona man arrested after zip-tying dog’s mouth shut; 10 puppies also found dehydrated

Levi Lewis was booked on several charges of animal cruelty

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Levi Lewis (Surprise Police Department)

March 26, 2022
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SURPRISE, Ariz. — Police in Surprise, Arizona have arrested a suspect after a dog was found with a zip-tied snout a total of 12 canines were found without water and dehydrated.

Officers were dispatched to an apartment complex Thursday after receiving reports of animal cruelty. A witness told police that a man had zip-tied the snout of his adult dog, and had done so several times in recent weeks, ABC 15 Arizona reported.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence of 41-year-old Levi Lewis. As a result, they discovered 10 puppies and a second adult dog suffering from dehydration due to lack of water.

The other adult dog was also described as emaciated.

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The dogs were rescued and the man was arrested.

Lewis was booked at jail on one count of felony animal cruelty and 10 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.


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