JONESBORO, Ark. — A Craighead County man faces a felony cruelty to animals charge after being accused of killing the family dog.
Evan Douglas Rose, 25, was arrested on September 5, 2025, for aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat, or horse, a Class D felony punishable by up to six years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
On Wednesday, Circuit Judge Barbara Halsey confirmed the temporary bail previously set at $25,000 cash or surety as the actual bail. Conditions include a blood-alcohol ankle monitor, an order to consume no alcohol or illegal drugs, and no weapons, firearms, or ammunition.
According to the probable cause affidavit, deputies were dispatched on September 5 to Highway 91 West. Rose was located and, due to possible weapons being involved, was placed in handcuffs. The deputy noticed a strong odor of intoxicants.
Rose told the deputy he had been drinking and, sometime the night before, had a “night terror.” His mother came into his room, asking if he had shot their dog.
Deputies observed a deceased black dog lying on the floor with blood and urine around it. The dog had a bullet hole in the front right shoulder.
The complainant told police she arrived home at 11:30 AM and found the dog dead on the kitchen floor. The only person home all morning was Evan, she said. That’s when she heard him talking loudly in his room.
The woman went to speak to the suspect, who claimed he was talking to “his girl” and pointed to a side of the room where no one was standing.
Family members said this wasn’t the first time Rose shot a firearm in the home.
As authorities placed the firearm into evidence, they noted the suspect had a look of concern.
Rose was transported to the Craighead County Detention Center. Records show a possible involuntary commitment process, suggesting his reported release may have been to a treatment facility.
He is next scheduled to appear in court on October 30.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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