Warrant issued for man accused of abusing dog outside of restaurant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A warrant has been issued for a man accused of abusing a dog at a local Dodge’s Chicken.

Justin Johnson, 34, is wanted for aggravated animal cruelty, stemming from an incident that occurred on Mar. 27.

Police said that at 11:30 p.m., a man was captured on camera at Dodge’s Chicken located on South Third Street striking a dog in the backseat of a vehicle. The video showed the man abusing the dog and the dog crying out in pain. The suspect left the scene with the dog in a white Kia.

The next day, the Memphis Police Department launched an investigation in conjunction with the Memphis Animal Shelter.

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On Mar. 29 29, 2025, an investigator was able to determine that the man responsible was Justin Johnson…

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