A 47-year-old Hargill resident was arrested Wednesday, days after the release of a video showing a man who “dumped” an injured dog on the side to the road, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.

David Olivarez was charged with animal cruelty non-livestock abandonment in connection with the investigation, according to a news release.

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Olivarez was identified as the man seen in the video that was reported to authorities on Monday, the sheriff’s office stated.

The dog seen in the video was euthanized as a result of his injuries, according to the sheriff's office. 

Channel 5 News previously reported that an X-ray revealed the dog had been shot.

Olivarez remains in custody at the county jail.