Frumentius Charles has been charged with mistreatment of animals for allegedly punching and kicking a dog as discipline. (Photo courtesy Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office)
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Frumentius Charles was sentenced to probation and time already served in jail – 136 days – for kicking and punching a dog as discipline.
Charles, 38, pleaded no contest Wednesday to intentionally mistreating animals and bail jumping for the Sept. 30 incident. The probation imposed by Judge Douglas Edelstein is for two years, court records show.
According to the criminal complaint, a witness called police after seeing Charles punching and kicking the dog, named Big Baby. At first, Charles’ wife denied there was an issue.
“The defendant’s wife advised that the defendant mentioned that Big Baby was not listening to the defendant so the defendant disciplined her. The defendant’s wife advised that Big Baby was not injured by the defendant,” the complaint states.
That changed the next day, however.
“The defendant’s wife admitted during contact with officers that Big Baby may have been hurt by the defendant and that Big Baby was also emotionally hurt by the defendant. The defendant’s wife did not allow officers to take Big Baby to a veterinarian to assess Big Baby’s injuries,” the complaint states.
No results of any such exam are cited in the complaint, however.
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