Oregon man accused of beating 5-month-old Dachshund puppy with a shovel
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A 75-year-old man faces a felony charge of animal abuse following allegations that he beat a puppy with a shovel in Deschutes County.
On April 26, a witness reported seeing the man, John Coe Richardson, beating the 5-month-old Dachshund on Sparks Drive and capturing the abuse on video.
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The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office contacted Richardson the same day, but said he was uncooperative and that they could not take the dog. Four days later, deputies located the man in the La Pine area and arrested him.
'Three dogs, including the victim animal, were safely removed from Richardson's possession and transported for evaluation,' deputies said. 'The animals have been lodged with the Central Oregon Humane Society for additional care and support.'
Richardson faces charges of first-degree animal abuse, a Class C felony, and second-degree animal abuse.
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