Man in Marion County was arrested on animal abuse charges


OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man in Marion County after they say he punched a dog and then threw the dog down some steps.

Marion County sheriff’s deputies arrested Deanta Bridges, 27, on animal abuse charges.

On Friday, deputies investigated a disturbance at a home on SE 149th place.

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Bridges left in a vehicle before deputies got there, but was later found and arrested.

On top of the animal abuse charge, Bridges also faces charges of driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license.

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Man in Marion County was arrested on animal abuse charges

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