NEWPORT TWP. — Township police arrested Scott A. Slominski on allegations he shot and killed a dog after a fight with his wife, according to court records.

Police found a deceased mixed Pit bull/Mastiff, about 18 months old, at Slominski’s residence on West Main Avenue at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday. A second dog, a Boxer, was not harmed, police said.

A .357-caliber revolver loaded with five rounds was recovered by police. Two spent shell casings were also recovered.

Slominski told police he shot the dog because the two dogs were fighting but his wife, Shannon Slominski claimed her husband shot the dog because he was drinking and she left the house during an argument, court records say.

According to the criminal complaint:

Police responded to Slominski’s house for a report he shot a dog. When officers arrived, they learned Slominski and his wife had been involved in domestic dispute prior to the shooting.

Slominski told police he shot the dog because the dogs were fighting. He became aggressive and charged at an officer before he was arrested and placed in the back seat of a cruiser.

Police in the complaint say Slominski repeatedly kicked the door, causing it to push away from the vehicle frame.

Shannon Slominski told police they were fighting because he was was drinking and was intoxicated. She also stated he was “acting like an a—hole,” the complaint says.

Slominski allegedly shot the dog when his wife left the house.

Neighbors told police they heard Slominski screaming for help after he shot the dog.

After Slominski calmed down, he claimed he shot the dog because the dogs were fighting. He told police, “I shot my dog,” and “what did I do, I shot my dog,” the complaint says.

Police said the two dogs did not have a history of aggressive behavior.

Slominski was charged with a felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals and a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals. He was arraigned by District Judge Joseph Carmody in West Pittston and released on $7,500 unsecured bail.