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Crystal River man arrested for felony animal cruelty

Filed: Jul 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Deputies found rotted remains after a wellness check at a Crystal River home; man arrested on felony animal cruelty charges.
WHO: A Crystal River man (name not provided)
WHAT: Arrested for felony animal cruelty after deputies reported a strong smell of decay and rotted remains at a home.
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM ET
WHERE: West Sandra Street, Crystal River, Florida (Citrus County)
WHY: Deputies conducted a wellness check and found evidence of decay/rotted remains at the residence.
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