GRAYVILLE, Ill. (WFIE) - A man is facing animal cruelty charges after Grayville Police say he suffocated eight puppies in a cooler and tried to bury it.

Police say they stopped 39-year-old Tyrel Linder before a hole was dug all the way, but it was too late for the puppies.

They say it happened Saturday at a home on Spring Street.

14 News’ Gabe Pontones spoke with police and is working on the story.

He’ll have reports tonight.

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