PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria man arrested for allegedly beating a dog in a social media video from July now faces more serious charges.
Peoria County State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos says Nicholas Prince, 39, has been indicted on a felony charge of Animal Torture, along with misdemeanor Animal Cruelty.
When Prince was arrested a week ago, he was released from jail after posting bond on the misdemeanor charge — before, Hoos says, her office had a chance to review the case. Now, she says, she will seek a higher bond.
It’s not yet clear if or when Prince has been arrested again.
