BANDON, Ore. — Authorities say a man has been arrested after a dog was caught and killed last week in an illegal trap south of Coos Bay.
The World reports 57-year-old Monte Callaway of Bandon has been arrested by Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division.
Oregon State Police Trooper Brian Koell says authorities responded to a call on June 11 reporting that the family dog was found dead in a trap on the neighbor’s property.
When police contacted Callaway, troopers say they found that a trap had been used illegally.