Joseph Stubbers has been convicted on three counts of Torturing or Mutilating an Animal.
Joseph Stubbers III.
(Dearborn County, Ind.) – A jury has convicted Joseph Stubbers III on three counts of Torturing or Mutilating an Animal.
Dearborn-Ohio County Prosecutor Lynn Deddens announced the conviction on Monday following a five-day trial in Dearborn Superior Court II.
Stubbers, 58, of Bright, was accused of hitting a dog in the head with a hammer and shooting the same dog with a handgun in July of 2019.
The jury heard testimony from a child neighbor who witnessed Stubbers hitting the dog with a hammer. Other witnesses saw Stubbers shoot the dog two times.
The dog, named Cooper, was rescued by Dearborn County Animal Control, and received care from local veterinarians.
Stubbers will be sentenced on Tuesday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m.
RELATED STORIES
Conservation Officers Remind Hunters to Prioritize Safety During Deer Season
Patrick Kolks Receives Inaugural Oldenburg Academy Service in Sports Award
IODC, Ivy Tech Partnership Provides Opportunities for Incarcerated Hoosiers
The Hat Fits: Shelby Caldwell's Faith and Example Inspire Her Community
Teen in Critical Condition After Shooting in NKY
