Crime & Safety

Viral Video Shows Man Throwing Dog In Smyrna Apartment Hallway: Report

The accused man was charged on suspicion of aggravated cruelty to animals, a media report says.

SMYRNA, GA — A 33-year-old man caught in a viral video throwing a dog against a ceiling in a Pine Street apartment complex hallway is now facing charges, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.

James Moses is accused of throwing Smokie, a mixed breed terrier belonging to his girlfriend, the outlet reported. The incident was captured on a Ring doorbell camera, and Smokie does not seem have permanent damage, the outlet reported.

Moses was charged on suspicion of aggravated cruelty to animals, the outlet reported. He was at large Monday evening.

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