Ohio Man Gets 3 Years in Jail for Setting Puppy on Fire
Columbus Division of Police
8 Jul 2021
A 22-year-old man who was convicted of setting a puppy on fire last fall in Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday. The puppy survived the attack and was adopted by the staff of the animal hospital that provided emergency treatment.
In addition to his prison sentence, Ra’Shae Johnson must pay restitution, and cannot own or keep any animals for the next 20 years, according to a report by 10 WBNS.
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to charges of cruelty to companion animals, arson, and open burning on Thursday.