New Jersey woman arrested for animal cruelty after puppy found in submerged cage

Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Police have arrested a North Jersey woman in connection with the death of a puppy.

Tonya Fea, 47, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty after a golden retriever puppy was found in a submerged cage in a pond in West Milford last Tuesday.
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Authorities said an investigation led them to Fea.

The puppy's cause of death has not been released.
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Officials said the sentencing on each count of animal cruelty carries a maximum of 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

Fea is scheduled to appear on the charges May 22.
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