A puppy became a casualty in an intense domestic dispute last Wednesday between a couple residing in As Perdido, police reported.<\/p>\n
The dog died after suspect Roman Villanueva Cabrera, who was apparently drunk, stepped on the animal during a row with his 20-year-old wife, said Public Safety spokesperson Lt. Pete C. Mu\u00f1a.<\/p>\n
Cabrera, 28, allegedly trudged on the helpless animal until it died, after he punched his wife on the face. <\/p>\n
The couple\u2019s quarrel reportedly stemmed from the suspect\u2019s suspicions that his wife was having an affair with every man that came over to their house.<\/p>\n
The wife, who was enraged by the accusation, turned the tables around and accused her husband of the same thing, Mu\u00f1a learned from a police investigation.<\/p>\n
Cabrera then allegedly began yelling profanity at his wife. Mu\u00f1a said that the suspect also slapped his wife twice and punched her on the mouth.<\/p>\n
Police noted that the victim suffered a swollen lip and injuries on the upper chin area.<\/p>\n
A relative told authorities that Cabrera, after delivering the last blow against his wife, stepped on the puppy until it died.<\/p>\n
A responding officer at the scene noted that he saw a dead puppy inside a bucket.<\/p>\n
Mu\u00f1a said that upon seeing the police officer, Cabrera repeatedly uttered: \u201cI know why you are here. It\u2019s my fault.\u201d<\/p>\n
The suspect not only admitted to the wrongdoing but he also urged the police officer to go ahead and arrest him, Mu\u00f1a said.<\/p>\n
Prior to the incident, Cabrera reportedly went drinking at a relative\u2019s house near their residence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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