The dog, "Kahula" a pit bull, was transported by police to Dove Lewis Pet Hospital and was treated for cuts to the head and injury to the tail area.
(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - Hillsboro Police made an arrest in an animal abuse case Tuesday night involving a pit bull. The dog survived the alleged abuse and is recovering from injuries in a veterinarian hospital.
It was a call from neighbors that sent officers to 860 NE Sunrise Lane in Hillsboro at 9:20 PM to investigate the report regarding the abuse of a pit bull.
Lt. Michael Rouches with Hillsboro Police, says officers contacted 22-year old Brandon Matthew Nagy of Hillsboro at the residence.
"Nagy stated he did not own a dog, and later admitted that he had a dog. The dog was located in the garage of the residence."
Rouches says investigators established a connection with the dog's injuries and Nagy.
"Based on the witness statements and injuries found on the dog's head and tail area, and the fact that Nagy had blood smeared on his hands and shoes, they had probable cause to arrest him for animal abuse-2."
Police allege that Nagy had kicked the dog and thrown it up against a shed in his backyard.
Upon checking his residence, officers say they found an AK-47 rifle under Nagy's bed. Due to the fact that Nagy is a convicted felon for prior drug charges, they also arrested him for felon in possession of a firearm.
He was lodged in Washington County Jail under $11,000. bail for the two charges.
The dog, "Kahula" a pit bull, was transported by police to Dove Lewis Pet Hospital and was treated for cuts to the head and injury to the tail area.
Hillsboro Police Arrest Man for Alleged Animal Abuse Involving Pit Bull
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