Man accused of beating dog with crow bar

Dwain Ray Riley

HOUSTON – A Houston man has been charged with animal cruelty after police said he beat a dog with a crow bar.

The beating took place Sunday afternoon at a home in the 1200 Block of Tamborine Drive, according to police. 

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Police said the homeowner returned home to find Dwain Ray Riley beating the family dog.

The homeowner said that the dog was duct-taped to a vehicle.  

Riley is charged with animal cruelty. He is currently being held in the Harris County Jail on a $50,000 bond. 

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