Midtown vet assistant arrested for allegedly breaking a dog’s paw
Memphis Police charged a veterinary assistant with aggravated animal cruelty. (George Walker IV/AP file
A veterinary assistant at a Midtown animal clinic has been arrested after he was allegedly caught on camera breaking a dog’s leg, according to court records.
Daniel Badillo has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty, court records show. He was arrested Wednesday, May 6, and released two days later on his own recognizance, jail records show.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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