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A Fort Myers woman has been arrested, accused of beating her dog in front of witnesses.
Donelle Edmonson, 39, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 20, after witnesses saw her “striking and kicking her dog” at a community dog park at the 10900 block of Legacy Gateway Circle, the Fort Myers Police Department said.
Fort Myers police officers found probable cause to arrest Edmonson based on witness statements and Edmonson admitting her role in the abuse.
She is charged with one count of animal cruelty. The dog was safely secured, authorities said.
The suspect is expected to appear in court on September 9.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Witnesses observe woman kicking, striking dog in local dog park
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