A dog stolen in January has been returned to its owner and a man was charged today for the crime.

Detective B.C. Griffin of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said there was no evidence to suggest the animal was stolen to use for fighting.

Trevon Lynch of Hollister faces a charge of larceny of a dog, which was reported to the sheriff's office on January 12.

In addition to that charge, Lynch faces counts of breaking and entering; larceny of a firearm and possession of a stolen weapon. He received a $20,000 bond for all charges and a March 25 court date.

The breaking and entering counts stem from a January 15 crime in Hollister.

Corporal P. Moyer arrested Lynch while conducting a traffic stop in the Hollister area.