Lynchburg man arrested, charged with animal abuse and marijuana charge

The dog was transported to the Lake Forest Animal Hospital with minor injuries.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police arrested a Lynchburg man who they say abused his dog.

On May 7, about 8:12 a.m., Lynchburg Police Department Animal Control received a report of suspected dog abuse in the 1500 block of Grace Street.

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The dog was transported to the Lake Forest Animal Hospital with minor injuries.

After conducting an investigation into the incident, police obtained a warrant for animal cruelty for 36-year-old Bryant Kemper. 

A search warrant was issued for Kemper’s residence in an attempt to recover evidence in the case.

During the search, police say they found marijuana. As a result, Kemper was also arrested on a charge of felony possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.