(Michigan City, IN) - Authorities have identified a man arrested after a video of an abused dog in Michigan City was posted on social media.

Michael Arroyo, 28, is charged with Class A misdemeanor cruelty to an animal.  Police said Arroyo was the owner of the dog, which has been placed with another animal caregiver.  According to police, it took several days for investigators to locate where the abuse depicted in the video had occurred.

The location of the neighborhood and nature of the abuse were not disclosed.  Arroyo turned himself in Wednesday at the La Porte County Jail.  He could face an up to one year jail sentence. Police said the case highlights the critical importance of information provided by the public. Community members reporting concerns and share information play a vital role in helping to respond quickly and effectively to incidents of abuse or neglect.