Andrew Mayer , 27 , allegedly 'did donuts ' on the Toms River in New Jersey . When his pickup truck eventually fell through ice , he escaped from vehicle . However , he reportedly left two-year-old boxer mix , Rolo , on the backseat . Black-colored pup was discovered dead by divers after witness called 12.15am . Now , Mayer has been charged with criminal mischief and careless driving . Animal cruelty charges also expected to be dealt pending an SPCA inquiry . Mayer 's relatives have claimed suspect tried to save Rolo as vehicle sank . His cousin 's fiancée said : 'He almost killed himself trying to save his dog '
Andrew Mayer , 27 , allegedly 'did donuts ' on the Toms River in New Jersey . When his pickup truck eventually fell through ice , he escaped from vehicle . However , he reportedly left two-year-old boxer mix , Rolo , on the backseat . Black-colored pup was discovered dead by divers after witness called 911 . Now , Mayer has been charged with criminal mischief and careless driving . Animal cruelty charges also expected to be dealt pending an SPCA inquiry . Mayer 's relatives have claimed suspect tried to save Rolo as vehicle sank . His cousin 's fiancée said : 'He almost killed himself trying to save his dog '