Man beats dog with wooden weapon in Visalia, police say

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A antheral was arrested aft allegedly beating a canine with a woody limb successful Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said.

Officers accidental they responded to a study of carnal maltreatment successful the 300 artifact of NE 2nd Street astatine 3 p.m. Friday.

Upon arrival, responding officers accidental they were shown a video of 29-year-old Gerardo Angel Guzman beating his canine with a woody weapon.

Officers accidental erstwhile they attempted to interaction Guzman, helium barricaded himself wrong his location and made threats toward them. Guzman exited the location to battle officers but was subdued and taken into custody with the usage of less-lethal force.

According to the constabulary department, Guzman was taken to Kaweah Health for aesculapian clearance and volition beryllium booked astatine the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility connected suspicion of resisting, delaying oregon obstructing an bureau by unit oregon menace of force, carnal cruelty and artillery connected a bid officer.

Officers adhd Animal Control took custody of the dog, which had insignificant injuries.