Michael Ciarla

Pleasantville, NJ

Conviction: Third-degree cruelty to animals via torture after repeatedly slamming a door on a cat, breaking all limbs beyond repair.
Conviction or sentencing date: Plea August 2023; sentenced 2023-10-19
Sentence: Three years in New Jersey State Prison for animal cruelty; separate consecutive one-year term for aggravated assault.
Case number: Not stated
Last source verification: 2026-09-30