AR-News: (MD-US)Man is first person ever convicted in Frederick County for felony animal cruelty

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Dorchester Man Convicted in Frederick Co. Animal Cruelty Case  
Thursday March 18, 2004 8:22am  
 
   
 
Frederick, Md. (AP) - A Dorchester County man has become the first person ever convicted in Frederick County for felony animal cruelty.

Thirty-two-year-old Terry Love, 32 of East New Market was convicted Wednesday in the beating of his dog November 3rd. He was also found guilty on a drunk driving charge.

Love was arrested after witnesses reported that they saw him hit and drag the springer spaniel named Ranger near a gas station in Myersville. Witnesses said he hit the dog with a leash.

Love was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison. He was fined $500.00 dollars plus court costs.