GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Green Bay man who was arrested after setting fire to his apartment where eight dogs were found dead has been charged.
53-year-old Paul Phillips is charged with a felony count of arson of a building without owner’s consent, and 8 felony counts of mistreatment of animals causing death.
Phillips made his initial court appearance Friday where his bond was set at $10,000 cash. He was also ordered to take all medications as prescribed.
Last Sunday morning, police were called to the upper unit of a duplex in the 1000 block of Klaus Street. Officers were told a man said he had just killed all of his dogs and set fire to his apartment.
Phillips was taken into custody without incident at the scene. After the flames were put out, the bodies of 8 Rottweilers were found inside.
Phillips was taken into custody at the scene. The bodies of the eight Rottweilers were found inside.
Green Bay animal control officer Sharon Hensen had been working to get Phillips to comply with the city ordinance limiting the number of dogs in one home.
Phillips rented the apartment from Green Bay Alderman Guy Zima.
(Additional reporting from FOX 11).
