A Hyattsville man was recently indicted on animal cruelty charges by a Charles County Grand Jury.

Calvin Shamberger, 42, of Hyattsville, was arrested on Jan. 22, 2026. Two days earlier, on Jan. 20, Charles County Animal Control officers were called to the 9300 block of Crain Highway, where they obtained video footage of a male—later identified as Shamberger—allegedly beating a dog with a baseball bat.

According to charging documents, camera footage documented the alleged attack and showed approximately six minutes of the dog vocalizing in distress. The dog, identified as belonging to Shamberger, was seized and provided with veterinary care.

Maryland Case Search indicates that Shamberger was indicted on one felony count of aggravated cruelty to an animal and three animal cruelty-related misdemeanors. He is due back in court on March 13, 2026, for an initial appearance.

If you have concerns about animals in your community, please call Charles County Animal Control by calling 301-609-3425.