Davidson County, North Carolina – A Davidson County man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after a family dog was allegedly shot and killed at a Lexington home earlier this week, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded on Friday, January 2, to a report at 262 Kert Drive in Lexington after being notified that the family’s dog, identified as K9 Brixx, had been shot and killed while on the owner’s porch. Deputies took an initial report at the scene, and the case was turned over to an Animal Control Investigator for further investigation.
Following the investigation, authorities arrested Dean Scott Campbell, age 63, charging him with felony animal cruelty, officials said.
The sheriff’s office confirmed Campbell received a $3,500 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Davidson County District Criminal Court on Wedensday, January 7. Officials noted the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Corporal D. Fleming with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division at (336) 242-2105.
Under North Carolina statute 15A-532, judicial officials determine conditions for release during criminal proceedings. Law enforcement does not set bond amounts. As with all criminal cases, Campbell is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The incident occurred in Lexington, located in Davidson County, part of the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.
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