Crime

19-year-old Overland Park man accused of killing dog by sitting on it

A 19-year-old Overland Park man has been charged with crushing a dog to death by sitting on it.

Raphael Cham Bright is charged in Johnson County District Court with a felony count of cruelty to animals.

Bright was arrested Wednesday and is being held in the Johnson County Detention Center. His bond is set at $10,000.

The dog was killed December 21 in Overland Park, according to court documents.

Additional details were not available Thursday.

Bright’s initial court appearance is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

As a condition if he posts bond, Bright must stay at least 100 feet from any animal.

Tony Rizzo
The Kansas City Star
Tony Rizzo covers federal and state courts for The Kansas City Star, where he has been a reporter for more than 30 years. He is a Kansas City native and veteran of the U.S. Army.
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