Fort Bragg Soldier Arrested For Killing Two Dogs. What Are Your Thoughts?

2015-05-08T10:06:06-04:00

A Fort Bragg soldiefor killing two News reported the update May 7. Two dogs found in NC, their throats slit and their bodies tossed on roadside Al Richard Charlie, 32, was charged with two counts of larceny of a canine, two counts of possession of stolen property, two counts of animal cruelty and two counts of improper disposal of a domestic animal when he was taken into custody Thursday by Cumberland County Sheriff's Office detectives. All of these charges will be charges at a felony level except improper disposal, which is a misdemeanor. Investigators learned Charlie went to the home of the dogs' owner sometime during the evening of May 4, where he killed two dogs, now identified as Lucky and Wanagit, by slitting their throats with a knife. Then investigators say Charlie placed the dogs in trash bags, drove to an area in the 2500 block of Camden Road and dumped them. Not only does Charlie have a prior charge of domestic violence, he was also charged in 2013 with unlawfully discharging a firearm. Charlie is in jail on $70,000 bond, and is set to go before a judge on Friday.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 8 at 2015 10:15 AM

2015-05-08T10:15:19-04:00

He got arrested ... sounds appropriate to me. If the details laid out here are accurate, I hope the judge throws the damn book at him.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made May 8 at 2015 10:22 AM

2015-05-08T10:22:45-04:00

If he is convicted of the crimes he is accused of, I hope he gets the maximum punishment.

I abhor people who abuse/kill defenseless animals, particularly when they are someone's pets.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made May 8 at 2015 10:27 AM

2015-05-08T10:27:42-04:00

could you imagine, this guy could be your neighbor...

when I grew up, I knew the name of every homeowner on our street (we had potlucks on the street). Now, I dont even know my next door neighbors...
and it scares me...

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 8 at 2015 10:28 AM

2015-05-08T10:28:56-04:00

" Charlie have a prior charge of domestic violence, he was also charged in 2013 with unlawfully discharging a firearm."
and Soldier are not compatible, if he was convicted he should have been administratively discharged. The Lautenberg amendment would preclude him from being to perform his duties.

If not convected, it may not have been enough for a Bar to reenlistment or 14-6 separation

Response by SGT John Rauch made May 8 at 2015 11:55 AM

2015-05-08T11:55:42-04:00

if he has a past charge of domestic violence, why is he still in the army?

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 8 at 2015 12:23 PM

2015-05-08T12:23:29-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member, when I think of the creatures of the earth, I'm always drawn to Genesis 1:28, which goes in part like this: "...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth."

I'm not trying to create any religious debate, but this verse for me is simply my personal mantra regarding our responsibilities over the creatures of the earth. For me, I believe that "dominion" has a double meaning. Yes, we have dominion to use creatures as food sources, for clothing, even beasts of burden. However, I believe also that said dominion has a stewardship component. We have an obligation not to senselessly harm, torture or kill the creatures of the earth entrusted to our care. Such lack of stewardship is an abuse of the dominion that we have over the creatures of the earth.

Such abusers should be punished.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 12:52 PM

2015-05-08T12:52:03-04:00

My views are that pets are part of the family. If all the details are true he needs full legal punishment and all military benefits revoked, chaptered and left outside the gate with a trash bag full of his possessions.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 2:11 PM

2015-05-08T14:11:34-04:00

Keep that POS there. Animal abuse is one sign LE uses as a red flag as a potential abuser of people. Plus most of us are animal lovers.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 2:18 PM

2015-05-08T14:18:06-04:00

Sounds like murder to me...

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made May 8 at 2015 2:21 PM

2015-05-08T14:21:07-04:00

Joe needs some help to go with that haircut.

Response by SFC Charles S. made May 8 at 2015 2:57 PM

2015-05-08T14:57:13-04:00

If he is guilty, throw him under the jail. There is no room in society for those who abuse animals or anyone who can't defend themselves.

Animal abuse is proven to lead to much worse behavior and is a probable indicator of psychopathic behavior.

Response by SPC Jeffrey Bly made May 8 at 2015 3:11 PM

2015-05-08T15:11:38-04:00

The military's first and final straw with him should've been the domestic violence. it's regretful about the dogs, but thankfully it wasn't a person. I hope they lock him up for a good long time to do some thinking.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 3:24 PM

2015-05-08T15:24:12-04:00

Some people just fail at being human.

Response by 1SG Charles Gault made May 8 at 2015 4:22 PM

2015-05-08T16:22:05-04:00

Killing a DOG is totally incorrect. He must be charge for Dog Cruelty. No other way!!!

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made May 8 at 2015 6:25 PM

2015-05-08T18:25:34-04:00

This guy is nothing but a dirt bag! Hopefully, the Military will grab this idiots ass too. He definitely needs Double Jeopardy!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 6:49 PM

2015-05-08T18:49:48-04:00

I absolutely despice people like that. Its simply pathetic to kill defenseless domestic animals like that.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 9:12 PM

2015-05-08T21:12:00-04:00

In response to this insane killing of man's best friend, this joker, just looking at his picture shows me the type of character he is. Killing is something you don't do unless you are defending yourself. This is way out of line for the Armed Forces. No excuse here folks. Tag him, let him bleed, then bag him. Our justice system is out to lunch. So is this NUTHEAD. James

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 11:15 PM

2015-05-08T23:15:06-04:00

I am very disturbed how people like that get into the Army.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2015 2:13 AM

2015-05-09T02:13:05-04:00

Other than harming children...I consider this the worst. Animal cruelty is a short hop from escalated violence. It takes a sick person.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2015 2:21 AM

2015-05-09T02:21:03-04:00

Charlie needs a regulation haircut. His sideburns are too long.
In the spirit of good order and discipline, I volunteer my services. I have the perfect utensil...

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 9 at 2015 3:19 AM

2015-05-09T03:19:28-04:00

If he is indeed guilty, then all I have to say is "An eye for an eye."

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made May 9 at 2015 9:27 AM

2015-05-09T09:27:22-04:00

What an idiot and look at him, he looks like a real soup sandwich! He deserves anything and everything he's got coming. WTF-over! He should be hung up by the ba--s .

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2015 10:29 AM

2015-05-09T10:29:44-04:00

I would've arrested him for the sideburns alone.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 9 at 2015 12:02 PM

2015-05-09T12:02:37-04:00

Definitely not good PR for the Military!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 9 at 2015 10:06 PM

2015-05-09T22:06:55-04:00

He has that crazy eyes look!

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made May 10 at 2015 10:33 PM

2015-05-10T22:33:27-04:00

I feel bad when i read this, it make the military look bad. but in the other hand it sound like ptsd.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2015 10:44 PM

2015-05-10T22:44:59-04:00

Here's another version from a local newspaper.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A Fort Bragg soldier has been charged in connection with the abuse of dogs that were found with their throats slit.

Al Richard Charlie, 32, is accused of killing a female Labrador mixed breed and her puppy on May 4 at the home of their owner, then driving to a wooded lot on Camden Road the next day and dumping them, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said.

“The mamma dog, her throat was cut so viciously that it completely transected,” said Dr. John Lauby, Cumberland County animal control director.

The dogs belonged to an acquaintance of the suspect, authorities said. The acquaintance is not a suspect in the case, investigators said.

Charlie, who recently returned from deployment overseas, is charged with two counts each of felony larceny of a canine, felony possession of stolen property, felony animal cruelty and improper disposal of a domestic animal.

"As far as I know, there was no cause to harm these dogs, and to see something that brutal done to two innocent creatures is very disturbing and very troubling,” said Lt. Elaine Smith, a Cumberland County animal control officer. “And we are hoping if this individual is found guilty, he will be prosecuted appropriately."

Charlie was charged earlier this year with domestic violence, and was charged in 2013 with unlawfully discharging a firearm, authorities said.

Officials received a phone call Wednesday night that may have led them to Charlie.

"A person had called and said they were the owner of the dogs and that they were going to come in and talk with them this morning,” Lauby said.

The discovery shocked Christopher Sanchez, who owns three dogs and lives near where the animals were found.

“I hope they really get found because this is really something serious,” he said. “It just as much might as well be a person. If you'll do it to a dog, you can might as well do it to a person easily."

Read more at
http://www.wral.com/fort-bragg-soldier-charged-in-connection-with-dead-dog/14630448/#5BkZ1emUeSx4ogrr.99

Fort Bragg soldier charged in connection with dead dogs :: WRAL.com

A Fort Bragg soldier has been charged in connection with the abuse of dogs that were found with their throats slit.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 8:57 AM

2015-05-11T08:57:47-04:00

I'd like to think that if it was my house he entered and my dogs he wanted to kill, it wouldn't be the dogs who ended up in a body bag.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 1:50 PM

2015-05-11T13:50:41-04:00

Throw away the key, animal cruelty is gate way to serial killing. The guy is clearly a nut job!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 5:36 PM

2015-05-11T17:36:04-04:00

Ugh... disgusting! I hope he gets the max if he is found guilty. Did the news article state the reason why he might've done it? Not that it makes a difference, I am just wondering what's going on in that deranged head of his...

He even LOOKS a little cray. And why hasn't the military un-honorably discharged him, or less than honorable?? He should for this along side the domestic violence charge. It's time for him to go buh-bye!

Response by CPL Joshua Wood made May 12 at 2015 11:29 PM

2015-05-12T23:29:52-04:00

Something's got this dude fucked up so instead of just throwing him in jail help him out mentally. This dude could be all screwed up from deployments and crap. You punish him for his crime, but don't stop there, fucking help the dude.

Response by SPC Thomas Baldwin made Jul 5 at 2015 1:54 AM

2015-07-05T01:54:20-04:00

With this history how is he allowed of base alone or for that matter still in the service. He was diffidently out to hurt some one by taking a part of their family from them then what. In my time he would have been restricted to the base at least and might even the Unit area, with CQ checks. He is a bit out of control. Did we fail him not addressing a anger management or PTSD issue?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 9:25 AM

2015-10-26T09:25:23-04:00

The haircut alone is a crime to me. How does someone in the Army getaway with hair like this?