UPDATE, 12/24/24 — The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office says on Monday, Dec. 23 it received a call from a man reporting he was the person seen in a video widely viewed by the community that reportedly showed him beating a dog.
According to the Sheriff's Office, a deputy went to the man's residence and spoke with him. The Sheriff's Office said the dog was observed to be healthy, and a check into the animal's veterinary records revealed no prior signs of abuse.
The man was cited for cruelty to animals.
No further details were released, and the man was not identified.
We will update you if we get more information.
(First report, 12/23/24)
BOZEMAN — The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying a man allegedly caught on a Ring camera hitting a dog.
The incident was reported Friday night on East Baseline Road and Walker Road, north of Bozeman. The Sheriff's Office is searching for a Ford pickup truck with a toolbox in the back.
A video of the incident circulated on social media before being taken down. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 406-582-2100.
