GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Kent County Prosecutor's Office has issued a single charge to a man believed to be caught on video beating a dog in Grand Rapids.
Jon Robert Wilcox is facing a charge of animal cruelty, a misdemeanor offense. If found guilty Wilcox could serve 93 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and up to 200 hours of community service.
In addition, the court may order psychiatric evaluation; may order costs of care, housing, or veterinary care, as applicable; may be ordered not to own/possess an animal.
Wilcox will be arraigned in 61st District Court, however no date has been set.
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