WPD: Man accused of animal cruelty says he was trimming his dogs’ hair [Video]

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – The Wichita Police Department says they have not found evidence to support allegations of animal abuse in a local park.

The investigation stems from an incident Wednesday in a local park, where a video was shared with police and on social media of a man displaying potential cruelty to an animal. 

Upon receiving the video, the Wichita Police Department initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. 

On Sunday, WPD shared that officers were able to identify the individual who was captured in the video that was posted on Facebook and said the person was “extremely cooperative.”

Police say the unidentified man explained to officers that he used that location to trim his dogs’ hair. 

Officers were able to confirm that no dogs and/or any animals were harmed at any time and have physically checked the individual’s animals to confirm their health and haircut.

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