Macomb County man charged with strangling dad’s Labrador retriever to death

Responding officers were informed by William Kucharski, Jr. that they “were all gonna go to hell.”

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    A 48-year-old Macomb County man strangled his dad’s dog to death, police said this week
    
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    William Kucharski, 48, of Richmond, was arraigned on animal cruelty charges and is a habitual fourth offender
    
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    A judge gave him a $150,000 cash/surety bond, no 10% on Friday during a court appearance
    

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  A 48-year-old Macomb County man strangled his dad’s dog to death, police said this week
  
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  William Kucharski, 48, of Richmond, was arraigned on animal cruelty charges and is a habitual fourth offender
  
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  A judge gave him a $150,000 cash/surety bond, no 10% on Friday during a court appearance
  

FOX 2: Mount Clements, MichiganAfter being detained by police earlier this week, a guy from Macomb County who is accused of strangling his father’s dog showed up in court on Friday to face charges of animal killing.

We know:

After reportedly strangling his father’s dog on January 14, a 48-year-old Richmond man was charged with third-degree animal killing.

William Kucharski Jr. killed a mature Labrador retriever via strangulation. Around 5:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s deputies received a complaint regarding a deceased pet and were dispatched to the residence.

Kurcharski’s owner, according to the police, arrived home with his arms wrapped around the dog’s neck and was unable to free it. In addition, the suspect threatened to harm himself.

He was accused of being a fourth-time offender.

A $150,000 cash/surety bond, no 10%, was provided to him. He was in a hospital bed when he appeared in court. Jan. 28 is his next court date.

Richmond resident William Kucharski Jr., 48. The Macomb County Prosecutors Office provided the mug image.

What is unknown to us:

It’s unknown what circumstances led to Kucharski’s arrest or why he killed his father’s dog.

In a separate arson case that involves both arson and assault with a deadly weapon, he is also anticipated to be arraigned on additional charges. There is no additional information available about that incident.

What they’re saying:

The county prosecutor advocated for more severe penalties for animal abusers who cause death.

Pete Lucido stated, “It is alarming to see innocent animals subjected to such cruelty.” “I urge everyone who believes in harsher consequences for animal abuse and the loss of animal life to contact their state legislature and push for changes in the law that will allow for stricter penalties for these heinous acts.”

If found guilty, Kucharski may spend up to four years behind bars.