JACKSON COUNTY (WSIL) -- News 3 is learning more details about a Murphysboro man charged with animal cruelty.
On September 3, the Carbondale Police Department became aware of an accusation of animal cruelty that was alleged to have ended in the death of a dog in the 1100 block of East Walnut in the month of June, 2021.
Officers began an investigation, which led to an arrest warrant for Jacob K. Spradling, 22 of Murphysboro, for animal cruelty. Spradling was located and taken to the Jackson County Jail and released on a $50,000 bond.
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The Carbondale Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the Murphysboro Police Department, Murphysboro Animal Control and the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Police Department at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS. Â
The investigation into the incident is active and ongoing.
