Macomb County Man Charged After Punching Small Dog To Death: Prosecutor

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI — A Sterling Heights man is facing charges after punching and killing his then-girlfriend’s dog last November, according to prosecutors.

Fouad Yosif Yaldo, 31, was charged with third-degree killing/torturing, which is a four-year felony. He was placed in jail with a $75,000 bond.

Prosecutors said the incident happened on November 6 when Yaldo picked up his then-girlfriend’s 8-year-old Yorkie named "Teddy."

He then struck Teddy at least twice with great force and put the dog on the ground, prosecutors said.

When Yaldo saw that Teddy was not moving, he picked up the dog and carried him to his then-girlfriend, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors said Teddy died in the woman's arms.

The incident was caught on camera, prosecutors said.

"The allegations of hitting a small dog and killing it are deeply disturbing. Animals deserve to be protected and cherished, never abused or neglected. My office takes allegations such as these seriously and will seek justice for the animal and his owner," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said.