PAHRUMP, Nev. (KTNV) — Deputies in Nye County arrested a man suspected of leaving a dog to die at the Nye County dump.
85-year-old Apolonio Aniceto, of Pahrump, was arrested based on a tip, officials with the Nye County Sheriff's Office stated in a news release.
"Investigation revealed that Aniceto took the dog to the dump and abandoned her," officials said.
While arresting Aniceto, deputies located another dog that was "in bad shape and suffering some sort of unknown medical issue," they dais.
Animal control officers took that dog to an animal emergency room in Las Vegas for treatment.
Aniceto was booked into the Nye County Detention Center for felony animal abuse.
"Thanks to the public who provided invaluable tips that led to his capture," Nye County officials said.
