A 64-year-old Southeast Portland man faces accusations of animal abuse for allegedly killing a dog by driving over it despite the owner’s pleas not to.

The dog’s owner told police he was walking his pet near Southeast 23rd Avenue and Yamhill Street on Nov. 3 when it wiggled free of its collar, according to a probable cause affidavit. The dog dashed into the road and was struck by a 2000 Crown Victoria driven by Ned Norbert Dobner, the affidavit said.

Dog owner Everett Wiethorn ran up to the car, banged on the window and pleaded with Dobner not to move while he retrieved his dog, who was pinned to the pavement by the car but still alive, according to Wiethorn’s statement to police. Wiethorn told police Dobner looked at him and drove off, before he could free his dog.

Dobner’s car ran over the dog’s head, leaving Wiethorn with post traumatic stress disorder, he told police.

Wiethorn said he thought Dobner looked intoxicated or confused, according to the affidavit.

Dobner wasn’t charged with driving with under the influence of intoxicants. Police contacted him 10 days later. He said a man had appeared at his door and yelled about a dog. He said he left because he feared for his safety.

On Thursday, Dobner pleaded not guilty in Multnomah County Circuit Court to charges of hit-and-run driving, first-degree animal abuse, second-degree animal abuse and recklessly endangering another person.

The animal abuse charges allege that Dobner “intentionally, knowingly or recklessly” hurt the dog.

Dobner’s attorney, Ryan Anfuso, offered this statement Friday: “This is an unfortunate situation and the parties are working together towards an amicable resolution.”

A trial date hasn’t been set yet.

-- Aimee Green

agreen@oregonian.com

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