Lancaster man charged in punching and hurling of pit-bull-mix dog caught on video
LANCASTER — A 53-year-old Lancaster man who allegedly punched and hurled his dog to the ground was charged today with felony animal cruelty.
Robert Martin was arrested Friday at his home after a witness went to authorities with video of him beating the dog near Lancaster Boulevard and Fifth Street East about 7:30 a.m. that day, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
Martin, who is free on bail, pleaded not guilty to the charge. He is due back in court Aug. 22.
The dog, a 6-month-old pitbull mix named Daisy, was taken to a veterinarian and was expected to survive. The animal is being cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, prosecutors said.
Lindsey Cooks, who videotaped the beating and called 911, told the Antelope Valley Times he confronted Martin, telling him that what he was doing was cruel. He said Martin screamed at him, swung the dog around on its leash and slammed it on its head.
Lancaster man charged in punching and hurling of pit-bull-mix dog caught on video
LANCASTER — A 53-year-old Lancaster man who allegedly punched and hurled his dog to the ground was charged today with felony animal cruelty.
Robert Martin was arrested Friday at his home after a witness went to authorities with video of him beating the dog near Lancaster Boulevard and Fifth Street East about 7:30 a.m. that day, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
Martin, who is free on bail, pleaded not guilty to the charge. He is due back in court Aug. 22.
The dog, a 6-month-old pitbull mix named Daisy, was taken to a veterinarian and was expected to survive. The animal is being cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, prosecutors said.
Lindsey Cooks, who videotaped the beating and called 911, told the Antelope Valley Times he confronted Martin, telling him that what he was doing was cruel. He said Martin screamed at him, swung the dog around on its leash and slammed it on its head.
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