The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a case of animal cruelty.Fifty-one-year-old Elson Warren, of Winston-Salem, faces one count of felony animal cruelty. Top StoriesAlamance-Burlington school system to file charges against students' senior pranks resulting in $4k+ of damageMan shoots paramedic after slamming into ambulance in North Carolina, officials sayAir Force veteran killed in North Carolina Family Dollar robbery during Memorial Day weekendGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here According to the sheriff's office, eyewitnesses saw Warren beating a dog on a back porch. The dog, named Blondie, died from her injuries.Warren received a $2,500 secured bond. He was set to appear in court earlier Tuesday. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We LoveKeep up with local news, weather, and current events with the WXII app here