Woodbury, NJ Pet Groomer Under Investigation After Dog Death, Drug Bust

Information regarding the death of a dog at a Woodbury, New Jersey pet grooming shop reportedly led police to the discovery of narcotics inside the shop and the arrest of its owner.

Woodbury, NJ Pet Groomer Under Investigation Following Dog Death, Drug Bust

The situation went down July 12th at K-9 Kingdom on Glassboro Road in Woodbury Heights in Gloucester County, Patch.com.

The owners of a dog who had been taken to the pet grooming shop reached out to police after they were contacted by K-9 Kingdom with the heartbreaking news that their animal had died while in its care.

The dog's death prompted a visit by Woodbury City Police to investigate which included a search of the salon. That's when officers turned up a large supply of illegal drugs.

The narcotics were seized.

Woodbury, NJ Dog Groomer Arrested, Charged After Drugs Found at Shop

The groomer's owner, Trevor Hunt, who reportedly became uncooperative with officers, was arrested and faces multiple criminal charges including tampering with evidence, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute.

Although no charges were filed yet against Hunt or K-9 Kingdom related to the death of the dog in question, more could be coming as both incidents remain under investigation.

Woodbury City Police are asking anyone with information that could assist their investigation into Trevor Hunt and K-9 Kingdom to contact Detective Nick Cacciola at ncacciola@woodburypd.com or by calling 856-845-0065 ext. 142.