Roanoke Rapids Man Faces Charges Of Animal Cruelty

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. — A Halifax County man faces felony charges of cruelty to animals.

Robert Richardson is accused of wrapping a wire around one of his dogs until the animal's flesh became exposed.

A veterinarian removed the wire from the dog, called Sweetie, who is being nursed back to health by a local rescue group.

Richardson is scheduled to appear in court later this month.