NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsOctober 25, 2026Hillsborough County
Pasco County Deputies Arrest Woman for Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Dead Pets Found Without Power
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Caitlyn Marie Mingle was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty on Oct. 16 after deputies discovered dead and partially consumed pets inside her New Port Richey home, which had lacked electricity since August. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the residence housed neglected dogs, cats, and a bird kept without adequate food or water.
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The case highlights local enforcement of animal neglect laws, resulting in an arrest and jail booking following the discovery of deceased animals in unsanitary living conditions.
Key Facts
- Caitlyn Marie Mingle, 24, was arrested on Oct. 16 for aggravated animal cruelty.
- The home in New Port Richey had been without electricity since August.
- Deputies initially found the home housed eight mixed-breed dogs, two to four cats, and a bird.
- The bodies of at least one partially consumed dog and a partially consumed cat were discovered inside the residence.
- A skull appearing to be from another dog was also found in the home.
- Mingle admitted to deputies that dogs had eaten one of the cats and a bird inside the home.
- Mingle stated she kept four dogs in two separate cages and had not cared for them for two days prior to the incident.
- Deputies reported the animals were forced to stay without food or water in a home with poor living conditions infested with multiple types of bugs.
- Mingle was transported to the Lando O Lakes Jail following medical clearance.
Who's Mentioned
locationPasco County“Location of the home and sheriff's office”locationLando O Lakes Jail“Facility where the suspect was taken after medical clearance”locationNew Port Richey“City where the home is located”PersonCaitlyn Marie Mingle“Individual arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty”OrganizationPasco County Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency that investigated the home and made the arrest”