A Freehold man over the weekend finally had had enough of a life without Sparkles, according to authorities.
So on Saturday David Belcher took Sparkles -- a dog that did not belong to him -- from the dog's home on Sheriff's Street and brought the animal to his Conover St. home as if it was his own pet, according to an arrest warrant.
Belcher, 51, was arrested and charged Saturday with one count of third degree theft, according to the warrant.
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He was taken to Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township, in lieu of $20,000 bail. Belcher also was charged on a warrant out of Ocean County for willful non-support, adding $35,996 to his bail, for a total amount of $55,996. Belcher was still incarcerated on Monday, according to jail records.
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