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Posted: 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Police: Man, 73, dragged dog behind mo-ped

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Joe Louis Wilson
Joe Louis Wilson

SHELBY, N.C. —

A 73-year-old man from Shelby is accused animal cruelty after police said he dragged a dog behind a mo-ped, according to the Shelby Star.

Police said the dog suffered injuries to his feet when Joe Louis Wilson tied the chow/German shepherd mix to the mo-ped and dragged the dog behind as he rode on Saturday.

Wilson was charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals and conveying animals in a cruel manner.

Wilson was sent to jail, with bail set at $500.

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