This archive records his own dog in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. Police said they entered the condo and found the dog allegedly shot dead with the trooper service handgun nearby. Alexander Lark was charged with assault, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and weapons offenses, with animal cruelty charges pending, according to police.

What happened

Police said they entered the condo and found the dog allegedly shot dead with the trooper service handgun nearby.

Alexander Lark was charged with assault, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and weapons offenses, with animal cruelty charges pending, according to police.

Why this is recorded

The case is included because it concerns severe harm to animals and a public record of alleged cruelty, neglect, or killing. The archive keeps the focus on animal victims and verifiable facts.

Image and source note

The cover is a locally generated source-report excerpt. It is not a substitute animal photograph. No unrelated stock or AI image is used.

This text follows public reporting and uses alleged language where a case remains under investigation or prosecution.

Timeline

• 2025-03-27: Police said they entered the condo and found the dog allegedly shot dead with the trooper service handgun nearby.
• Afterward: Alexander Lark was charged with assault, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and weapons offenses, with animal cruelty charges pending, according to police.

Sources

• People: N.J. State Trooper Allegedly Shoots Own Dog Dead, Assaults Cop: Police