Overview

• Bradenton police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Christian Cuello and booked him on an animal cruelty charge.
• Employees at the Kava Social Club reviewed security footage and provided videos showing the abuse to officers.
• A patrolling officer recognized the puppy and located its owner, who said she had left the dog in Cuello’s care.
• The puppy was examined at a veterinary hospital, found to be OK, and reunited with its owner.
• Police noted Cuello was on probation for an unrelated case and asked witnesses to contact Officer Anthony Cerniglia at [email protected].