Las Vegas police are investigating a tragic incident where multiple dead animals were found inside a U-Haul truck near Tenaya and Cheyenne. At least seven dogs were discovered deceased in the vehicle parked at Mountain View Medical Center, with temperatures reaching 108 degrees. The suspect, identified as Christopher Winter, has been arrested and appeared before a judge who set his bail at $50,000. Authorities also found six living dogs and three cats, which are currently being evaluated by the Animal Foundation. The investigation is ongoing.
Judge sets bail at $50,000 for suspect Christopher Winter after 6 dead dogs were found in a U-Haul yesterday. @FOX5Vegas Judge says city had previously told him he had too many animals. 6 living dogs & 3 cats also found are being evaluated @animalfndlv https://t.co/xEXYOPnPlt https://t.co/JwMmfgOKKo
A man appeared before a judge a day after multiple dogs were found dead inside a U-Haul in northwest Las Vegas. https://t.co/ZcFufiiSzA
UPDATE: Animals found in parked U-Haul being evaluated by Las Vegas shelter. https://t.co/S2K6wkcni6
UPDATE: Jail records have identified the suspect arrested after multiple dogs were found dead inside a box truck in Las Vegas yesterday. https://t.co/9cRFtyN7Os https://t.co/VtJVqe0lRd
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said. " ... The three remaining dogs were located alive at the crash scene." https://t.co/JItiJcMqlt
Multiple dogs found dead inside U-Haul in northwest Las Vegas valley https://t.co/9cRFtyN7Os
Several animals were found deceased inside a U-Haul truck in the northwest Las Vegas Valley as temperatures reached 108 degrees Tuesday afternoon. https://t.co/Udo8iCdLRl
UPDATE: The 4 puppies that were found in a bucket during a hot Las Vegas day are recovering, the Animal Foundation says! More: https://t.co/MXC9Hdf2IU https://t.co/3ymudsPHWi
🚨HEART BREAKING NEWS: At least 7 dogs have been found dead inside a U-Haul in the parking lot of Mountain View Medical Center. 💔 https://t.co/sXlCS0D6A2
#BREAKING: Las Vegas police are investigating a vehicle where they found multiple dead animals near Tenaya and Cheyenne. LVMPD says 1 person is in custody and the investigation is ongoing. Our @VictoriaSaha brings a report first on FOX5: https://t.co/uxibKdjZeE https://t.co/U1MOrApjKL https://t.co/7SD6gvkiMw
Amid last week's scorching temps, an animal shelter rescued four puppies that were found abandoned in a bucket on a Las Vegas sidewalk suffering from bleeding skin, open sores, lost hair and severe mange. STORY: https://t.co/gaKRMIsOvy https://t.co/fNU2LHeTCT