Man Admits Gruesome Details In Dog Dragging Case In Verona The man who was accused of intentionally dragging a dog behind his vehicle in October was convicted in Oneida County court Wednesday. Officials with the Oneida County District Attorney's Office say Milton Lighthall appeared virtually to plead guilty to Felony Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. During the allocution phase of his plea, Milton described in horrific detail the actions he took against an innocent little dog named Lily. Officials say Lighthall admitted to being on Hill Road in the Town of Verona on October 2nd with Lily. Lighthall confessed to tying Lily to the rear bumper of his vehicle and driving a distance so that the dog would be dragged behind the car causing severe injuries, according to Oneida County DA Scott McNamara.