ASBURY PARK, N.J. (1010 WINS) — An 18-year-old New Jersey man accused of torturing and killing his pet cat has been indicted on multiple charges.
Bani J. Mezquititla is charged with two counts of animal cruelty, accusing him of sexually abusing the cat and causing the cat's death, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said Monday.
An investigation into Mezquititla began on March 2 after a "concerned citizen" brought the dead cat to Asbury Park police headquarters, police said.
Police and the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals determined that Mezquititla performed sexual acts on his cat, severely injuring it. He is also accused of later restraining and torturing the cat, culminating in its death.
Mezquititla was arrested that same day and brought to the Monmouth County jail, where he remains held.
Anyone with information is asked to call Asbury Park police Det. Anthony Houlis at 732-502-4582, SPCA Chief of Humane Law Enforcement Michael Goldfarb at 732-542-0040, or SPCA Lt. Michael Magliozzo at 732-440-4538.
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