An upstate New York man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges for allegedly beating two dogs to death, state police said Wednesday.
Christian A. Radetich-Hallman, 23, of Newfane, just north of Buffalo, is accused of fatally beating a 4-month-old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a 3-month-old female Australian Shepherd last week, New York State Trooper James O’Callaghan said in a news release.
Radetich-Hallman has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and two felony counts of criminal tampering with physical evidence.
Officials were dispatched to the suspect’s home on Main St. on Oct. 24 for a report of animal cruelty, O’Callaghan said. When investigators arrived at the residence, they discovered the two dead dogs and determined they’d been beaten to death.
The Cavalier King Charles — a breed described by the American Kennel Club as extremely affectionate, gentle and open to strangers — was found inside a trash can, according to O’Callaghan.
The Australian Shepherd — described as smart, playful and energetic — was found at a “secondary location” at the residence, though exact details were not given.
Radetich-Hallman was arrested later that day by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office for a parole violation and a separate domestic violence offense. He was remanded to the Monroe County Jail for the parole violation, O’Callaghan said.
