Crime & Safety
Police Discover Abused Dogs During Home Eviction in Harvey
A Harvey man faces two felony and nine misdemeanor charges after police found eight neglected dogs in his home.
A group of abused dogs are now in the care of the South Suburban Humane Society following a court-ordered eviction in Harvey, according to a press release from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Police discovered seven pit bulls and one Chihuahua while evicting 37-year-old William Roberson from his Harvey home on the 50 block of West 151st Street. One of the pit bulls was dead while two others were found emaciated—one with a leg injury and the other locked in a crate outside. The other dogs are in comparatively better condition, police say.
There is no indication the dogs were involved in fights.
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Roberson was charged with the following:
- Two felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals
- One misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals
- Eight misdemeanor counts of owner’s duties
He is scheduled to appear in bond court on Friday, May 10.
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