DETROIT (WWJ) - A Detroit man was charged in connection with the abandonment of his two dogs, one of whom did not survive.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged 36-year-old Christopher Alan Draughan with two counts of second degree killing or torturing animals, one count each of felon in possession of a firearm, felony firearm, abandoning cruelty to one animal resulting in the animal’s death and abandoning cruelty to one animal.
Detroit Police officers and Detroit Animal Care and Control were called about “two neglected dogs” around 4:45 p.m. on Feb. 1. When they arrived at the home in the 3400 block of Garland Street, one dog was reportedly found emaciated and deceased.
Authorities said another emaciated dog was still alive. The second dog was taken to the Advanced Animal Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Draughan was arrested on March 2 following an investigation by the Detroit Police Department, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
He was arraigned Thursday morning in 36th District Court, where he received a $20,000 personal bond. His probable cause conference is scheduled for March 12th and his preliminary exam is set for March 19th.