Lincoln man arrested on charges after dog dies from cut throat

Christopher Greene
Christopher Greene

FAYETTEVILLE -- Police arrested a Lincoln man Sunday in connection with aggravated animal cruelty after the throat of a border collie was slashed, killing the dog.

Christopher Greene, 44, was arrested in connection with aggravated animal cruelty. He was released Sunday from the Washington County Detention Center on $5,000 bond.

Police went to 1441 W. Deane St. about 9 p.m. Sunday. Lynne Patterson told an officer she and her fiance, Greene, were at the house when her dogs started barking in the backyard, according to a police report.

Patterson said Greene became angry, said he was going to kill the dog and went out the back door. When he returned, Greene said he killed her dog and she told him to leave, according to the report.

Patterson found Lady, her border collie, bleeding in a corner of the yard, according to the report.

Patterson said she took the dog to an emergency animal hospital where the dog was euthanized because of the injuries. Police said a veterinarian said the dog's neck had been cut, and there was a puncture wound on the top of the dog's head.

Greene was arrested at his home in Lincoln.

NW News on 08/27/2019

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