State police have arrested a former animal control officer for alleged animal cruelty.

Samantha Rizzo, 46, was arrested after police responded to an animal abuse case in the town of Hanibal. After a male Pomeranian was brought to a local veterinary clinic, it was determined the dog, who belonged to Rizzo, suffered a broken jaw and multiple fractures to the head area.

Rizzo was arrested in July for falsely reporting the incident after she denied knowing who owned the dog. On September 14, a veterinarian determined there was evidence of neglect along with abuse.

Rizzo was charged with animal cruelty and is set to return to court on October 2.