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ChargedManahawkin Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Dies
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Stafford Township authorities say Christopher Cook was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after an investigation into the death of a pet dog.
Case statusCharged
Location reportedManahawkin, Ocean, NJ
Person named in reportChristopher Cook
Incident date2026-07-24
First reported2026-09-01
Last updated10/7/2026
Case details
Police alleged Cook kicked the dog once and the animal died a short time later. Cook surrendered to the Ocean County Jail and was released pending a future court hearing.
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