By ANDREA VanVALKENBURG
MOIRA — A North Bangor man was arrested this week, accused of severely beating a small dog.
Malone-based State Police said Thursday that in late November, Donald H. LaBelle grabbed a piece of wood and began beating his Maltese.
The beating caused the dog to lose an eye, State Police said.
This week, authorities arrested the 55-year-old on a single felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals.
After being arraigned Wednesday afternoon, LaBelle was sent to Franklin County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.
He has pleaded not guilty.
Police said people present during the alleged beating brought the injured dog to a local veterinarian for treatment.
The dog continues to recover.
E-mail Andrea VanValkenburg at: avanvalkenburg@pressrepublican.com
