Florida man arrested for beating, hanging dog from tree before choking girlfriend: SLCSO
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - A Fort Pierce man has been arrested after his girlfriend says she witnessed him hang one of his dogs from a tree while hitting the animal with a stick multiple times, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.
When the woman confronted 59-year-old Delfino Rosales about the incident, deputies say he allegedly became physically aggressive and started choking her.
Courtesy: St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.
In the backyard of the residence on the 3000 block of S US Highway 1, deputies say they found a noose, matching the victim's initial statement.
A juvenile who was at the scene also provided a statement consistent with the victim's account.
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Rosales has been charged with battery by strangulation (domestic violence), animal cruelty and child abuse.
What's next:
The dogs at the residence were taken to St. Lucie County Animal Control for their safety and welfare.
Rosales is being held at the St. Lucie County Jail without bond.
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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.