{"id":2176915,"date":"2024-07-29T18:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T17:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2176915"},"modified":"2024-07-26T10:20:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T09:20:16","slug":"man-arrested-in-new-jersey-for-allegedly-ripping-off-seagulls-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/man-arrested-in-new-jersey-for-allegedly-ripping-off-seagulls-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Arrested in New Jersey for Allegedly Ripping Off Seagull\u2019s Head"},"content":{"rendered":"

A New Jersey man was arrested following an incident at Morey\u2019s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks, where he is accused of decapitating a seagull.<\/p>\n

The arrest took place after 29-year-old Franklin Zeigler from Cape May allegedly reacted violently when a seagull attempted to snatch French fries from his daughter on July 6.<\/p>\n

According to a press release from the North Wildwood Police Department, witnesses reported seeing Zeigler tear off the bird\u2019s head.<\/p>\n

Zeigler was reportedly seen asking staff for a trash bag while holding the deceased seagull.<\/p>\n

Upon police arrival, Zeigler was described as irate and uncooperative, leading to charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.<\/p>\n

Further investigation by the Humane Law Enforcement Office, which included reviewing witness statements and photographs, resulted in Zeigler being charged with third-degree Animal Cruelty.<\/p>\n

He was issued a summons and released, awaiting his court appearance.<\/p>\n

The North Wildwood Police Department emphasized that Zeigler is presumed innocent until proven guilty and encouraged anyone with additional information to come forward.<\/p>\n

This article<\/a> by Trinity Sparke\u00a0 was first published by One Green Planet on 25 July 2024. Image Credit :FabrikaSimf\/Shutterstock.
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