Woman captured on camera severely beating her dog at Walmart in Lexington

At approximately 3:10 pm LPD Officers were dispatched to Walmart on West Church regarding a reported incident of animal cruelty that was captured on video.

Ms. Kathleen Charles (57) was subsequently charged with violation of
TCA 39-14-202 Animal Cruelty. The dog in the case had no visible injuries and is no longer in the suspects In custody.