BIG SPRING, Texas — Two people in Big Spring were arrested on Monday morning in an animal cruelty investigation, according to a Big Spring Police Department press release.
Officers and the Big Spring Animal Control were called to the Crossroads Animal Development located in the 200 block of NE 7th because two people witnessed animal cruelty.
When officers arrived, witnesses told BSPD that a man, later identified as 64-year-old Alvin Williams, was operating a Ford F-150 pickup while a woman, later identified as 67-year-old Marilyn Williams, was holding a leash while dragging a German Shepherd behind the vehicle.
According to BSPD, witnesses honked at the vehicle and the pickup stopped. Then, the witnesses tried to provide care to the dog.
The press release stated that Marilyn Williams told the witnesses that she was taking the dog "around the corner." However, the witnesses stayed with the dog while Alvin Williams and Marilyn Williams left the area.
Big Spring Animal Control took the dog to the veterinarian to be treated for injuries.
According to BSPD, officers were able to locate the Ford F-150 pickup in the 100 block of NE 6th St. After BSPD conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, an investigation revealed that the pair was involved in the animal cruelty investigation.
Marilyn Williams and Alvin Williams were arrested for cruelty to an animal/torture.
Both were released the same day on a $5,000 bond.