GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — A Grand Island man was arrested after allegedly beating a dog to death, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies say the pet's owner found the dog dead in its crate on March 13, which led to an investigation.
A neighbor gave deputies their home surveillance footage after hearing about the dog's death. The footage allegedly showed Brian Cline, 41, striking and kicking the animal.
Cline has been charged with a felony count of aggravated cruelty of animals from the Agriculture and Market Law and a felony count of criminal mischief.
Cline is being held at the Erie County Holding Center pending his arraignment.
