New Jersey dog ​​groomer arrested and charged with drug possession after animal dies in shop – NBC10 Philadelphia

According to police, officers were contacted after a pet owner dropped off his dog at K9 Kingdom Pet Grooming in the 580 block of Woodbury-Glassburo Road for a grooming appointment at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2024.

A short time later, the pet owner was contacted by business owner Trevor Hunt, who informed him that the dog, which had been brought in for a grooming appointment, had died, police said.

Police officials said they contacted Hunt and confirmed the animal’s death, and then launched an investigation into the animal’s death.

However, during the investigation into the store, officials said, Hunt became “uncooperative” and was taken into police custody.

During further investigations on the property, a “significant quantity” of narcotics was found, police officials said.

Hunt was charged with tampering with evidence, resisting arrest, possession of narcotics and attempting to distribute crime. Police officials said the investigation was ongoing.

Officials say Hunt is being held in the Salem County Jail pending his detention hearing.

Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective N. Cacciola of the Woodbury City Police Department at [email protected] or call 856-845-0065, extension 142.