Petal Police arrested an 11-year-old boy for beating a dog to death

4 days ago1 min read

- Mississippi, USA -

The Petal Police Department arrested an 11-year-old boy for killing a family’s dog.

On the afternoon of March 17, 2025, police received a call about a dog being attacked with a large stick.

The furvictim a 7-year-old male named Chico, was Timber Roberts’ dog. He was leashed behind the building of his family’s business on Old Richton Road, with his sister Romie, where he was taken to every day. Ms. Roberts’ stepdad found Chico lifeless later that afternoon.

Video footage from a neighbor showed a boy walking up and striking Chico multiple times.

Police charged the juvenile with aggravated animal cruelty and the case has been submitted to the Juvenile Youth Court. Because of his age, he won’t be prosecuted as an adult.

The boy was visiting his grandmother and she was charged with neglect as she failed to provide adequate supervision of a child.

Ms. Roberts is petitioning to strengthen Mississippi animal cruelty laws in support of Senate Bill 2261, also known as “Buddy’s Law.” Please, click here to sign the petition. Thank you.

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Pictures shared from Timber Roberts’ Facebook account