Man accused of killing golden retriever dies; case likely to be dismissed

Wisconsin elected official accused of choking dog to death dies

CHESTER, Wis. -- The chairman of the Chester Town Board who prosecutors said choked a dog to death has died.

Man accused of killing golden retriever dies; case likely to be dismissed

The case against the Waupun man who was facing a felony charge for allegedly killing a stray golden retriever by hanging it with a leash last month is likely to be dropped due to his death, according to the Dodge County district attorneys office.READ ALSO: Dog advocates push for change after golden retriever killed in Dodge CountyRichard Van Buren, who served as chairman of the Chester Town Board, was charged with one count of mistreatment of an…