Overview
- Volusia County deputies arrested the 14-year-old at school on Jan. 27 on felony burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges.
- Authorities say a group of teens was playing ding-dong-ditch on Dec. 20 when one teen kicked in a front door, forcing it open.
- The homeowner’s Yorkshire terrier, Spookie, escaped through the broken door and was later found dead after being struck by a car.
- Detectives initially told the owner no arrests would be made, then reopened the case and identified a suspect using a neighbor’s camera audio.
- The dog’s owner, Dissany Cid, expressed grief and called for accountability, saying she favors community service over harsh penalties.