Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Man arrested for allegedly beating dog

IOWA -- A Waterloo man was arrested for allegedly beating an acquaintance’s dog.

Officers investigating the case found blood spattered on the floors and walls of the basement of the Cutler Street home where the attack took place, according to court records. They also discovered a pipe wrench matted with blood and fur.


The dog, a 6-month-old terrier mix named Zeke, had broken teeth, an eye injury, a contusion on his face and a bloody nose, records state.

Witnesses told police they heard the assault, and the suspect was the only person in the basement at the time, record state.

Nathan Jacob Sawvell, 32, was arrested Saturday on a complaint of animal abuse. The charge is an aggravated misdemeanor punishable by up to 2 years in jail. Bond was set at $2,000.

(Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Nov 24, 2014)

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