Woman charged with animal cruelty after viral video draws attention
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — According to the Lexington Police Department, at approximately 3:10 p.m. Monday, LPD officers were dispatched to Walmart on West Church Street regarding a reported incident of animal cruelty that was captured on video.
Ms. Kathleen Charles, 57, was subsequently charged with “violation of TCA 39-14-202 Animal Cruelty.”
According to LPD, the dog in this incident had no visible injuries and is no longer in the Charles’ custody. No further information is available at this time.
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