Donald Edward Williams (April 21, 2009)
GREENVILLE -
After cutting a deal with prosecutors back in April, Donald Williams was sentenced today for shooting and killing his seven year old beagle while intoxicated.
He'll spend three months in jail, and another two years on probation. He also isn't allowed to own another animal.
April 28, 2009
A Greenville man has agreed to a plea deal with county prosecutors after shooting and killing his own dog while intoxicated.
Donald Williams was arrested on April 19th after shooting and killing his 7 year old beagle "Mack" inside his Greenville home.
His plea deal carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison, but prosecutors agreed to recommend he serve no more than 120 days behind bars.
He'll be sentenced in June.
April 20, 2009
It's a story that would make any animal lover cringe. A man drinking in his own home shoots and kills his own dog for no apparent reason.
That's what investigators are saying happened at a home in the 400 block of West Coffren in Greenville Sunday evening.
Just before 6:00 p.m., police were called to the area for reports of shots fired. Inside the house, police found 44 year old Donald Edward Williams with a .22 calibur rifle and alcohol in his possession.
They also found "Mack", Williams' 7 year old beagle, with gunshot wounds to his muzzle below his right eye. Animal Control was called in to assist, but they were forced to put Mack down because of his injuries.
Williams is facing multiple charges in the case, including felony charges of killing or torturing an animal. There's also misdemeanor charges of reckless use of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.
He faces up to four years in prison if convicted in the case.
He'll spend three months in jail, and another two years on probation. He also isn't allowed to own another animal.
April 28, 2009
A Greenville man has agreed to a plea deal with county prosecutors after shooting and killing his own dog while intoxicated.
Donald Williams was arrested on April 19th after shooting and killing his 7 year old beagle "Mack" inside his Greenville home.
His plea deal carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison, but prosecutors agreed to recommend he serve no more than 120 days behind bars.
He'll be sentenced in June.
April 20, 2009
It's a story that would make any animal lover cringe. A man drinking in his own home shoots and kills his own dog for no apparent reason.
That's what investigators are saying happened at a home in the 400 block of West Coffren in Greenville Sunday evening.
Just before 6:00 p.m., police were called to the area for reports of shots fired. Inside the house, police found 44 year old Donald Edward Williams with a .22 calibur rifle and alcohol in his possession.
They also found "Mack", Williams' 7 year old beagle, with gunshot wounds to his muzzle below his right eye. Animal Control was called in to assist, but they were forced to put Mack down because of his injuries.
Williams is facing multiple charges in the case, including felony charges of killing or torturing an animal. There's also misdemeanor charges of reckless use of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.
He faces up to four years in prison if convicted in the case.
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