Crime & Safety
Smyrna Man Arrested, Charged With Setting Dog on Fire
The pit bull was seriously injured and disfigured by the fire, police said.
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Credit: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office
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A Smyrna man is behind bars at the Cobb County jail after police say he intentionally set fire to a dog house with a dog inside.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Calib Dansel Lanier faces charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and third-degree arson. His bond has been set at $10,000. Lanier, 21, was arrested at his home in the 4000 block of Laurel Circle on Monday, Cobb County jail records show.
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Police claim that Lanier, who does not own the injured dog, set the dog house on fire on May 12. The dog, Royalti, a 1 1/2 year old female pit bull, suffered severe burns and disfigurement around the head and neck due to the fire, the AJC said. Royalti is now under the care of veterinarians.
Police have not released any information on a motive for Lanier’s actions, according to the AJC.
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