{"id":72735,"date":"2026-11-10T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72735"},"modified":"2026-11-09T19:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T01:13:11","slug":"grygla-man-charged-after-dog-dies-inside-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/grygla-man-charged-after-dog-dies-inside-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Grygla Man Charged After Dog Dies Inside Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"

GRYGLA, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Grygla man faces an animal mistreatment charge after a dog was found dead inside a parked vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Joshua Duane Lian, 38, of Grygla, is accused of neglecting the dog by leaving it unattended.<\/p>\n

The complaint contains conflicting statements about who placed the animal inside the vehicle and how long it remained there.<\/p>\n

Anonymous Tip Leads to Investigation<\/h2>\n

On September 9, 2026, around 9:38 a.m., Marshall County dispatch received an anonymous report about a deceased dog.<\/p>\n

The caller reported hearing information about the incident through someone working at Machinewell in Grygla.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the information came from a workplace conversation involving Lian and another employee.<\/p>\n

The conversation reportedly concerned a dog that died after being left inside a vehicle for an extended period.<\/p>\n

A Marshall County deputy contacted Lian to investigate the circumstances surrounding the animal’s death.<\/p>\n

Lian Says He Forgot Dog Was Inside Vehicle<\/h2>\n

During questioning, Lian reportedly told investigators he had placed the dog inside his mother’s vehicle for safety reasons.<\/p>\n

He explained that the dog sometimes became aggressive when visitors arrived at his residence.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Lian said placing the dog inside the vehicle was a common practice.<\/p>\n

Lian told the deputy that people visited the residence and that he later left the property.<\/p>\n

He reportedly returned around 9 p.m. and discovered the dog deceased inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

When asked how long the dog had been inside, Lian estimated approximately one hour.<\/p>\n

However, he could not remember the exact time the dog was placed inside.<\/p>\n

Lian reportedly told investigators he never intended for the dog to die and had forgotten it was there.<\/p>\n

Another Resident Provides Different Account<\/h2>\n

Later that afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., the deputy visited Lian’s residence and spoke with Jaylene Lian.<\/p>\n

Jaylene provided an account that differed from Joshua Lian’s earlier statements.<\/p>\n

She reportedly told investigators that she had placed the dog inside her vehicle around 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, she was expecting visitors and said the dog frightened them.<\/p>\n

Jaylene stated that she forgot the dog was inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

She reportedly did not remember until approximately 9 p.m., when Joshua returned and discovered the animal deceased.<\/p>\n

Her account suggests the dog remained inside the vehicle for approximately four and a half hours.<\/p>\n

Jaylene also told deputies that Joshua had nothing to do with placing the dog inside.<\/p>\n

Deputy Examines Deceased Dog and Vehicle<\/h2>\n

Investigators examined the deceased dog and the vehicle involved in the incident.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the animal was approximately five years old and had not previously been sick.<\/p>\n

The dog was reportedly discovered on the front passenger-side floorboard.<\/p>\n

The deputy observed no obvious external injuries to the animal.<\/p>\n

The vehicle was identified as a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.<\/p>\n

Investigators observed paw prints, smudges, and animal hair inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The deputy photographed both the dog and the vehicle as part of the investigation.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not identify a veterinary examination or provide an official medical determination of the cause of death.<\/p>\n

Misdemeanor Animal Mistreatment Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Joshua Duane Lian with one count of mistreating animals under Minnesota Statute 343.21, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges that Lian neglected the dog by leaving it unattended inside a vehicle, resulting in its death.<\/p>\n

The charge is classified as a misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Minnesota’s animal protection law prohibits neglecting, torturing, or unjustifiably injuring or killing an animal.<\/p>\n

Additional information is available under Minnesota Statute 343.21<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Marshall County District Court under court file number 45-CR-26-302.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint was issued with a summons.<\/p>\n

All allegations remain unproven. Lian is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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