Dog Dragging Suspect Upset He Is Held Without Bond

[The Straight Story]

Dog Dragging Suspect Upset He Is Held Without Bond
Steven Romero Due In Court Monday On Dog's Death

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- A Fruita, Colo., man was due in federal court Monday afternoon following his arrest last week in connection with the dragging death of a dog at the Colorado National Monument.

Steven Clay Romero, 37, is being held without bond on suspicion of aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony, and a hearing Monday was to discuss his detention.

At a Dec. 31 hearing, Romero expressed displeasure at being held without bond, and told the judge that he's an over-the-road trucker and his job supports his family.

"So, in other words I'll be sitting in jail and probably lose my job, too?" Romero asked U.S. Magistrate Judge Laird Milburn.

"Yes," the magistrate responded.

National Park Service personnel found the body of the German shepherd mix, with a rope around its neck, on the side of Rim Rock Drive. Tracks in the snow indicated the animal had been drug behind a vehicle for at least two miles.

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[joeybee12]

1. The magistrate should have said, instead of simply, "yes,"...

"Tough shit, asswipe."

[blondeatlast]

4. I think the justice did say that--but in the most diplomatic way he could. nt

[mudplanet]

11. Everyone is entitled to bail, re: innocent until proven guilty.

Whoever did this is cruel and inhumane, but the nature of the crime doesn't negate the constitutional right to bail.

[flvegan]

2. You know, I think I hate him.

Enjoy jail and hopefully a 3 year stint in prison, asshole.

[blondeatlast]

7. Did you read the whole story? He kidnapped the dog and told his own sister he was going to kill it.

And all he's worried about losing his job?

:mad:

[flvegan]

9. Yeah, that's what drove my post.

I trust prison will be unkind to him.

[seeinfweggos]

3. was his name griswald?

Motorcycle Cop: Do you know what the penalty for animal cruelty is in this state?

Clark: No, sir, I don't.

Motorcycle Cop: Well... it's probably pretty stiff

[tularetom]

5. Deleted - I posted something I shouldn't have in the heat of the moment

Suffice it to say anybody that would do something like this is lower than whale shit on the bottom of the ocean.

[blondeatlast]

8. Thanks for that. I saw it and refrained from replying or alerting. Good on you for deleting. nt

[smoochpooch]

6. He's also got prior arrests for drugs and weapons. He's probably going away for a while. nt

[chollybocker]

10. Maybe he can get a job with the Eagles.

[LisaM]

12. I just don't understand how someone could do something like this

Why?