Prosecutors declined to file animal cruelty charges against a New Smyrna Beach man who was accused of breaking the neck of his girlfriend’s cat, according to records.
Michael Mule, 44, was arrested by New Smyrna Police on Jan. 17 on a charge of felony animal cruelty. He was booked into the Volusia County jail and released about five hours later on $5,000 bail.
But independent reviews by two veterinarians showed that the “cat’s neck was neither broken nor fractured,” according to a March 18 memo from prosecutors explaining the decision not to file charges against Mule.
Mule was represented by Daytona Beach criminal defense attorney Aaron Delgado, who is also a city commissioner.
Daytona Beach Police officer arrested and fired, accused in stabbing incident
Daytona Beach Police officer arrested and fired, accused in stabbing incident
The Daytona Beach Police Chief has announced that one of his officers was fired after being arrested for a stabbing incident in New Smyrna Beach.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - The Daytona Beach Police Chief has announced that one of his officers was fired after being arrested for a stabbing incident in New Smyrna Beach.
Shane P. Jackson, 50, is accused of stabbing a 24-year-old man outside a bar during a scuffle while he was off duty.
On Wednesday night, witnesses reported an altercation between the suspect and victim at Tayton O’Brians on Flagler Avenue that resulted in both parties, along with several others, being asked to leave the business.