QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- A man was arrested in Queens after police found an emaciated dog and several puppies in the back of his car.
The NYPD says 27-year-old Philadelphia resident Ravon Service was charged with eight counts of torture and neglect of animals and seven counts of carrying an animal in a cruel manner.
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Officers pulled the suspect over for having a loud exhaust on Woodhaven Boulevard on Saturday around 4 p.m.
Following the stop, officers found an emaciated dog and several puppies in a container with no access to food, water or adequate space.
The dogs were temporarily transported to an ASPCA partner for care.
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They will be transferred to another facility in the coming days.
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