Ibe Lyles, 42, is accused of kicking a puppy to death while it was tied to a fence.
Elkton police Lyles for allegedly kicking and beating his 5-month-old pit bull while the dog was tethered to a fence "and unable to defend itself or run away from the attack," according to a statement.
Police responded to a call on Monday at about 8:35 a.m. for a report of animal cruelty.
The dog will be sent for a necropsy to determine an exact cause of death.
Lyles is charged with aggravated animal cruelty, animal cruelty, restraining a dog to have limited movement and restraining a dog to limit water or shelter.
Maryland man accused of kicking a puppy to death
ELKTON, Md. (WBFF) - A man from Cecil County, Maryland is accused of kicking a puppy to death while it was tied to a fence. Elkton police arrested Ibe Lyles, 42, for allegedly kicking and beating his 5-month-old pit bull while the dog was tethered to a fence "and unable to defend itself or run...
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