A 61-year-old Florida man was arrested this week after he allegedly threatened a neighbor and her dog over a property dispute, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Minor Catledge, 61, was taken into custody on Monday, October 20, following an incident that began days earlier on Friday, October 17. The incident centered on a public path adjacent to Catledge’s property in the Interlachen suburb, located about 72 miles south of Jacksonville.
The neighbor told police that she was walking her dog on the path when Catledge confronted her. Catledge allegedly “believed” the path belonged to him and told the woman he would “eat her dog” if she trespassed again.
Deputies initially responded to the scene and spoke with Catledge, believing the situation had been “resolved.” However, the neighbor called law enforcement again just over an hour later, reporting that Catledge had approached her property with a knife and began threatening her and other family members.
An Interlachen Police Officer arrived shortly before deputies and reported hearing Catledge make threats to the victim. According to police, the victim stated that Catledge had threatened to stab her for calling law enforcement.
Catledge was detained and charged with aggravated assault. He was held on a $5,000 bond.
The incident continued even as Catledge was being transported to the Putnam County Jail. In a social media post, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reported that Catledge stated he planned to “beat” the neighbor once he was released from jail.
Catledge remains in jail as the investigation continues.
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