A Glendale Heights man was charged with domestic battery and animal cruelty after hitting his roommate and killing his pet cockatiel, prosecutors said Monday.
David Hritz, 39, of the 1200 block of Glen Ellyn Road in Glendale Heights, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery and one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals, according to a release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
Hirtz allegedly began fighting with his roommate, Nicole Filippis, at 10:09 p.m. Saturday and repeatedly struck her with his fists on her head and body, the release said. He allegedly threw his pet cockatiel against the wall and stabbed it to death with a knife.
"Studies have shown a correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert B. Berlin said. "According to the American Humane Association, 13 percent of intentional animal abuse cases involve domestic violence. The charges in this case are particularly disturbing in that they allege the beating of a fellow human being and the intentional killing of a pet."
Bond was set Sunday at $30,000 and he is scheduled to appear Sept. 6 in front of Judge Robert Kleeman.
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Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
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On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
