Lashawn Carter, 30, was arrested in June 2007 after several people called 911 saying a man was on Delaware Avenue beating his dog with his closed fist.

Police said Carter told officers that he was upset because the 6-month-old shepard mix went to the bathroom in his car.

After the incident, the dog was taken to the Mohawk Humane Society and was examined at Central Veterinary for injuries.

A jury found Carter guilty of a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty. He will be sentenced on Sept. 26 and faces up to one year behind bars.