A man was arrested on Tuesday in Westbrook after allegedly killing his dog in his backyard, according to state police. Police responded to a camper in the backyard of a home on Essex Road for a well-being check after a local veterinary called to report that Wesley Bassett,

WESTBROOK, Conn. (WFSB) - A Westbrook man was placed under arrest for killing his dog on Tuesday. According to Connecticut State Police, at around 5 p.m. troopers responded to the area of Essex Road for a well-being check after a report from a local veterinary hospital.

Wesley Bassett, 51, of Westbrook, admitted to killing the dog for what he said were "humane" reasons, state police said.