Additional charges were filed on Tuesday against a man accused of stabbing a dog. Willie Jones was charged with a new count of armed violence. Jones faces possible penalties of 10 to 30 years in the Department of Corrections and the offense is non-probation eligible.  Probable cause was found, and bond was set at the amount of $250,000 with 10% to apply.  

Christian County State’s Attorney John Mcward thanked Officer Rachel Priddy, Sergeant Chase Dickey, Lieutenant Ben Toberman, and Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler for responding to the scene and performing life saving measures on the dog that was stabbed. McWard also praised the Christian County Sheriff’s Department and the Dispatchers for their assistance in advising the dog’s owner how to perform life saving measures until Officer’s arrived and administered aid. 

Jones now faces three charges--one charge of aggravated cruelty to animals, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of armed violence. Jones’ preliminary hearing is set for January 23rd, 2023.