INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man who was charged with animal abuse after setting a dog on fire will serve no extra prison time previous 12 days, according to Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Dustin Mitchell, 38, admitted to setting his dog on fire by spraying a bottle of charcoal lighter fluid and after that kicking a lit grill onto the dog, according to a likely cause affidavit.
Two individuals taking a look at an uninhabited building found the pit bull inside a bathroom.The dog, was significantly burned and was required to a shelter however later on passed away from its injuries.
Court records reveal Mitchell plead guilty to abusing or mutilating an animal and was sentenced to 360 days in prison with 336 days suspended and 12 days of prison credit.
According to the district attorney’s workplace, Mitchell served 12 days and will serve no extra prison time.