A man out of Magoffin County is now facing a charge for cruelty to animals after witnesses allegedly saw him dragging a dog behind his truck.

 

Officers were called to Allen Drive, where 58-year-old Alden Brown, of Salyersville, was reported to have dragged the animal to a nearby pawn shop. A deputy went to the pawn shop, where he found a trail of blood in the parking lot. He then discovered Brown’s truck, which had blood in the back seat.

 

When officers questioned Brown, he admitted to dragging the dog, claiming he didn’t realize it was tied to his truck’s bumper.

 

Brown was arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to animals. If convicted, Brown will face a potential sentence of between 90-days and 12-months in jail in addition to being charged a maximum of $500 in fines.