Jensen Charged with Break-Ins, Dog Killings

A 30-year-old Northfield man arrested following a series of break-ins and dog killings in Northfield now faces formal criminal charges.

Matthew David Jensen, 30, was charged on Monday with one count of felony first-degree burglary, two counts of felony second-degree burglary and three counts of felony mistreatment of animals, according to a Northfield News report.

According to the newspaper, Jensen is accused of kiling one dog with a knife, and two others by strangulation and blunt force trauma during a series of three residential break-ins that took place on May 8 and 9.

But neighbors reported seeing Jensen riding his bike, knocking on doors and peering in windows as early as May 7, the newspaper said. Jensen allegedly told witnesses he was looking for his cat.

Officers canvassing the area eventually knocked on Jensen's door. He was arrested, and police later found a hat and gloves matching the description given by neighbors at his residence, according to the newspaper.

Jensen also allegedly told officers that he had recently used heroin.

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