Houston Man Accused Of Tying Up Dog, Beating It With Crow Bar

HOUSTON, TX — Dwain Ray Riley, 58 of Houston, was charged with a felony after he allegedly wrapped duct tape around the eyes and mouth of a dog and beat him with a crow bar, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday.

The family dog named Mudd was allegedly tied to the wheel of a van parked in the garage, and Riley allegedly bashed Mudd repeatedly.

“These allegations are horrific,” said Jessica Milligan, who’s head of the Animal Cruelty Unit at the HCDOA. “He viciously beat a dog that had been rendered entirely defenseless.”

Riley, who was arrested by Houston Police, could face up to two years in state jail if convicted for cruelty to animals. Riley is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in the 338th District Court.

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