Dead Pup Used as Weapon in Assault

Call it assault with a dead weapon. A Wentzville woman is likely to be charged with assault and burglary for going to the home of a dog breeder and beating her with a dead chihuahua. St. Charles County authorities say the woman was upset becaue the puppy had died. The woman attacked did not seek medical attention – chihuahuas weigh only two to six pounds when fully grown. The dead pup that was used in the beating was only four weeks old.