# Man Arrested for Dog Cruelty in Calera | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-05T18:29:04+00:00
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A man has been arrested in Calera for allegedly torturing and killing a small dog, facing felony charges of first-degree animal cruelty. The suspect, Chandler Jeremiah James, turned himself in and was released on $5,000 bond. Police say the dog suffered blunt force injuries, and authorities are treating the case with extreme seriousness, pledging to pursue all available charges. This arrest underscores the community’s zero-tolerance stance on animal abuse and the legal consequences that follow such crimes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e974bf93c21d2386

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