PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — An eastern Nebraska man faces felony charges after being accused of torturing two family dogs at his home.

Barry Richey, of Papillion, has been charged with two counts of intentional cruelty to an animal. Court documents say the 56-year-old Richey tortured his two dogs, Mario and Bella, on April 20 by “repeated beating or mutilation” of the dogs. Court records say one of the dogs died as a result of the torture.

Richey was arrested Monday and released on $500 cash bond Tuesday. His preliminary hearing has been set for May 12.

A phone number listed for Richey rang unanswered Tuesday. His attorney, Jim Schaefer, was out of the office Tuesday and could not be reached for comment.

A message left for Sarpy County prosecutors was not immediately returned.