Man Arrested for Blasting Cat with BB Gun | Orlando News

A 42-year-old man near Fort Myers got arrested after blasting a cat with a BB gun, leaving the feline with a broken leg and needing hospital care. Deputies responded to a tip, found the suspect chilling on his porch, and seized the weapon from an open shed. Authorities are sending a strong message: animal cruelty won’t be tolerated, and the task force is ready to enforce the law. The quick action of the witness helped save the cat’s life and led to the arrest. Laney now faces aggravated animal cruelty charges as officials urge the public to report such incidents — every tip makes a difference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9cee65ddb0ec35a6