A Medford man is facing three felony animal-cruelty charges after his neighbor filmed him allegedly abusing a dog on three separate occasions, according to a Medford Police statement.

Police identified Ryan Baker, 32, as the person throwing the dog in the above video, which police released Tuesday. Police also have video from the neighbor of Baker dragging the dog by its leash, punching it, and kicking it.

The neighbor reported Baker and turned over his footage to police Sunday. Police said the dog, “Bullet,’’ a young, 40-pound pit bull, belongs to Baker’s girlfriend and is only at his residence on weekends. Police said the dog shows signs that it fears Baker in the videos.

Ryan Baker’s booking photo. —Medford Police Department


Baker was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Somerville District Court. A Middlesex District Attorney’s spokesperson said she would have information Wednesday morning from Baker’s arraignment.

After police intervened, Baker’s girlfriend, who said she was unaware of the abuse, brought Bullet to the Medford police station, so that the Medford Animal Control Officer could check on his physical wellbeing. Bullet was in good health, except for a small laceration above his right eye, police said. He was returned to Baker’s girlfriend and is set for a follow-up at a city-approved veterinarian.

A number listed online for Baker was not in service Tuesday night.