A disturbing scene in Santa Rosa led to a flurry of 911 calls yesterday after a driver was spotted dragging a dead animal through city streets.
Police responded to Sonoma Avenue late Thursday afternoon following reports that a dog was being dragged behind a moving van. Officers eventually pulled the vehicle over and determined the animal was actually a coyote that had been dead for quite some time.
While the driver is facing charges related to the incident, police clarified that he is not suspected of animal cruelty since the animal was not alive at the time. The driver’s identity and specific charges have not yet been released.