Buy & sell platforms source of dogs abused by alleged suspect in Mississauga

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Posted April 15, 2025

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Press Release - Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged an individual following a disturbing animal cruelty investigation in Mississauga.

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Between Dec. 2024 and Mar. 2025, Peel Regional Police responded to several incidents in the Dundas/Mavis area of Mississauga in which juvenile dogs between 8-10 weeks old were discarded either deceased or badly mutilated and left for dead. The injuries were not consistent with wildlife and appeared to be intentionally caused. The incidents were linked by investigators who believed this to be the actions of the same individual.

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Following a complex investigation, police were able to identify a suspect. It is believed that he used various buy&sell platforms, including Kijiji, to purchase young puppies he later abused. He used the alias “Joey” to converse with sellers and arrange purchases.

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On Friday, April 11, 43-year-old Jiong Wang of Mississauga was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. He faces the following criminal charges:

• Causing Unnecessary Suffering To Animals (X4)

• Killing or Injuring Animals (X4)

• Cruelty to Animals (X4)

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Investigators are aware of at least eight dogs but believe there may have been other incidents that are not yet known. To date, only four dogs have been accounted for by police. One of the dogs was located deceased; the others are receiving medical care and are recovering.

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Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have sold puppies online to a buyer advertised as “Joey” or anyone with information to contact Peel Police.​​

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