Woman, dog attacked in Palm Beach Co.
LAKE WORTH, Fla. (AP) _ Palm Beach County authorities say they have arrested an 18-year-old who attacked a woman and her cocker spaniel after the dog relieved itself on his lawn.
Richard Adams is facing aggravated battery and animal cruelty charges.
Adams told the woman to remove the dog from his lawn, but they started to argue. Deputies said Adams then hit the dog with a shovel. The woman was also hit when she tried to protect the animal.
Authorities said Adams acknowledged to attacking the woman and dog.
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