Long Island Man Charged With Animal Cruelty

MASTIC BEACH, NY – A 41-year-old Long Island man was arrested Sunday on an animal cruelty charge, Suffolk County SPCA officials said.

Brian Hills, of Mastic Beach, is accused of repeatedly shocking his 2-year-old male Doberman with a shock collar, causing the dog to scream in pain, officials said.

Hills is charged with animal cruelty, a misdemeanor punishable by a $1,000 fine and/or up to a year in prison.

SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County.

If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County, contact the SPCA at 631-382-7722. All calls will be kept confidential.

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