A Seneca Falls man has been indicted for allegedly beating a dog to death in Cayuga County. Brandon Carlson, 39, faces felony charges of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Tampering with Physical Evidence, following a grand jury indictment on Tuesday.
According to prosecutors, the incident occurred on November 28 in the Town of Springport. Carlson is accused of inflicting fatal head trauma on the dog, then moving the animal’s body to a roadway to make it appear as though it had been hit by a vehicle.
If found guilty, Carlson could face a prison sentence ranging from 16 months to four years. His court appearance is scheduled for November 6 before Judge Jon Budelmann.
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