EVERETT, MA. – Everett Chief of Police Steven A. Mazzie announced the arrest of an Everett man on animal cruelty charges.
On Friday October 20, 2017, Everett Patrol Officers Brian Herbert and Thomas Parsons responded to a Floyd Street address for a report of a male abusing a dog. On arrival, the officers observed the male dragging the dog down the driveway. The dog was coughing blood and sustained an injury to its left leg. The officers summoned Animal Control Officer Stacia Gorgone to take possession of the injured dog. The dog was deemed to be in critical condition and was transported to a veterinary hospital for emergency treatment.
Mark Hurd, age 22 of Everett was arrested without incident. He was charged with Cruelty to Animals and Disorderly Conduct. He was arraigned in Malden District Court on Friday October 20, 2017.