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William D. Stroemel

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NJ Man Known As 'Wild Willie' Sentenced For Shooting Neighbor's Dog In Head NJ Man Known As 'Wild Willie' Sentenced For Shooting Neighbor's Dog In Head
NJ Man Known As 'Wild Willie' Sentenced For Shooting Neighbor's Dog In Head A 65-year-old New Jersey man known as "Wild Willie" was sentenced to five years in state prison for shooting his neighbor's poodle in the head, ultimately killing the animal, authorities said. William D. Stroemel had his sentence handed down by Superior Court Judge Gerard H. Breland as the result of a negotiated plea deal, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Stroemel, a heavy equipment operator, in April pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and animal cruelty. The investigation began in September 2019, when the owners of a 9-year-old Pom…

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by Cecilia Levine