(April 2017) Tennessee: Stephen Spencer, 65, accused of killing his dog by leaving it out in below-freezing temperatures

TENNESSEE -- A Hixson man has been charged with killing his dog by allowing him to be in a crate without food or water in below-freezing conditions in March.

Stephen Douglas Spencer, 65, of 7377 Princess Way, is charged with aggravated animal cruelty.

Police said the dog suffered hypothermia, pneumonia, bowel perforation and other conditions due to the treatment.

ARREST INFO:
Full Name: Stephen Douglas Spencer
Block: 7300 Princess Way
City: Middle Valley, Tennessee 37343
Gender: Male
Race: White
Arrest Age:65
Arrest Date: 04/19/2017
Arresting Agency: Hamilton County
Charge
#1 AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

(Chattanoogan - April 20, 2017)