April 24, 2024

Escatawpa man jailed on felony aggravated animal cruelty charges

Darkhorse Press

Gage Skinner

An Escatawpa man is behind bars today on felony aggravated animal cruelty charges.

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter says a Crime Stoppers tip came in that led investigators to the home of Gage Skinner, 26, who is accused of abusing a young puppy.

Judge Mark Watts denied bond for Skinner, pending a mental evaluation.

The puppy was taken to the county animal shelter and is safe.

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