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Methuen Woman Charged With Two Counts of Animal Cruelty After Online Video

A Brentwood tip about a social media clip triggered a Methuen case with help from animal welfare groups.

Overview

  • Methuen police charged Maddison Eastman, 26, with two counts of animal cruelty following an investigation prompted by the video.
  • Authorities identify Eastman as the owner of a dog training and kennel facility in Brentwood, New Hampshire.
  • Investigators determined the footage was recorded in Methuen after an initial report suggested it occurred in Brentwood.
  • Eastman surrendered to police and was arraigned shortly thereafter, according to officials.
  • Brentwood police referred the case to Methuen authorities and the MSPCA, with assistance also noted from the NHSPC.