Elk Grove man arrested for killing small dog

Elk Grove Police are holding
Tom on a $1.1 million bail.

   Jesse Tom, a 29-year-old Elk Grove resident, was arrested on July 9, 2015 for alleged Animal Cruelty and Starting a fire, after officers responded to calls from neighbors about a dog being beaten.

   Tom apparently ran when officers tried to apprehend him. The small Chihuahua/beagle mix dog was found inside the BBQ, already dead.  There was also a fire that had been started in the kitchen of the home.

   Officers chased Tom through several back yards before apprehending him and taking him into custody.