Showing posts with label Man jailed for killing girlfriend's pet fish. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Man jailed for killing girlfriend's pet fish

A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 120 days in prison after he killed his girlfriend’s pet betta fish.

Juan Vega, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree breach of peace in Bristol Superior Court Tuesday. One count of animal cruelty against him was dropped as part of a plea deal.


Vega was arrested on April 27 after he showed up unannounced at his girlfriend’s home and began arguing with her, accusing her of being unfaithful in their relationship.Vega told his girlfriend, who was not identified, that he would gather his belongings and leave.