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MADISON HEIGHTS — A Madison Heights man was allegedly beaten to death during an altercation on Christmas Eve, police confirmed. At press time on Dec. 30, official details were still scarce. “We have received no credible witness information regarding the victim trying to rescue a dog,” said Madison Heights Police Lt. David Koehler, responding to reports that the fight had occurred when the victim attempted to save a dog from being attacked. “The information we have is that there was a verbal argument that became physical.” Police and paramedics received the call around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve. The victim was Robert Cavanaugh, 60, of Madison Heights. He was located unresponsive on the ground in the 26000 block of Dequindre Road, near Interstate 696. Beasley Koehler said Cavanaugh appeared to have suffered from blunt force trauma. Personnel from the Madison Heights Fire Department immediately began performing life-saving measures, transporting Cavanaugh to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Responding officers found the situation suspicious and began an on-scene investigation, leading them to the suspect believed responsible for Cavanaugh’s death. Rodney Beasley, 68, of Madison Heights, was arrested. He was arraigned Dec. 27 in the 43rd District Court in Madison Heights. He was charged with See BEASLEY on page 4A
Choo Choo and Inkie await new homes at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter. They are attached to each other and will only go to someone willing to adopt them together. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
OFFICERS ADVISE ON PROTECTING PETS, HELPING STRAYS THIS WINTER BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Cold weather can injure and kill pets, and no breed is entirely safe. Animal control officers are reminding residents to be vigilant, protecting their furry friends from frostbite, falls on ice, hypothermia and
other winter woes. “Anything under 32 degrees, I’d say you definitely need to have booties on your dogs’ paws, and don’t let them outside for more than five to 10 minutes,” said Paige Wallace, the animal control officer for Madison Heights. “Even if the snow and ice isn’t getting on their paws,
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