Man arrested for hanging dogs in Fort Pierce

A 40-year-old man, Salomon Cruz-Perez, has been arrested for animal cruelty after two dogs were found dead at his Fort Pierce home. The dogs were discovered hanging from a tree, bound by ropes, chains, and cables. Authorities responded to a civil matter and found the lifeless dogs. A search warrant led to further investigation, revealing various materials used to bind the animals. Cruz-Perez faces two counts of aggravated animal cruelty resulting in death. He is currently held in St. Lucie County Jail with a bond set at $10,000.