TAMPA — A woman was arrested in Tampa, Florida after police said they connected her to three newborn puppies that were found in a dumpster.
The Tampa Police Department said that on Nov. 24, a witness reported that three newborn puppies were found in a garbage dumpster at 1512 North Clark Street. The witness told investigators that at least two of the puppies were zipped in plastic Ziploc-like bags.
The witness took the puppies to the Humane Society, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Police said that all three puppies later died.
Angela Giudice-Burris, 44, was arrested Thursday on a third-degree aggravated cruelty to animals charge, according to the Times.
Giudice-Burris was identified as a suspect in the case based on a vehicle that was captured on surveillance footage, police said, according to WFLA.
“It’s disturbing to see a case of animal abuse in our community,” Chief Lee Bercaw said. “We will not tolerate this kind of behavior and will hold those accountable for their actions.”
Police said that Hillsborough County Animal Control officials went to her house and removed two adult dogs.