Fredericton Independent

Fredericton Independent

Riverview man accused of beating dogs

Brandon Burley McLean, 27, of Riverview, faces animal-cruelty, no-show, assault charges

Don MacPherson
Jan 28, 2026
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A former capital-region resident now living in Riverview is facing charges alleging they punched and kicked dogs, assaulted a police officer and resisted arrest back in 2024.

Brandon Burley McLean (Photo: Submitted/Fredericton Police Force)

Brandon Burley McLean, 27, of Riverlea Drive in Riverview, appeared in Fredericton provincial court by video from the Saint John Regional Correctional Centre on Monday, scheduled to go through a bail hearing.

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