El Centro man arrested for animal cruelty

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - An El Centro man was arrested for animal abuse after a video showing him kicking a dog went viral on social media.

The El Centro Police Department said it happened outside a home on 7th Street and Heil Avenue. 

Police say in the video, which we are unable to show, a man was seen kicking a dog more than once. 

The El Centro Police Department said it takes animal cruelty cases very seriously and there are consequences for anyone convicted of animal abuse.

"Depending on the severity of the circumstances, it can either be a misdemeanor charge or it may be a felony, again depending on the circumstances," said Officer William Yu, El Centro Police Department.

Officers said the dog was taken by an Animal Control officer.     

The suspect was arrested and cited.