Wesley G. Bassett

Westbrook, CT

Conviction: Cruelty to animals for fatally shooting his dog in an attempted private euthanasia; plea also resolved criminal pistol possession and a separate repeat-DUI case.
Conviction or sentencing date: 2025-06-03
Sentence: 2 years imprisonment followed by 3 years probation; pet ownership prohibited for 5 years; anger-management classes; 100 hours community service; driving restrictions during probation. Sentence also covered non-animal offenses.
Case number: Not stated
Last source verification: 2026-09-15