A shocking incident occurred in Hoboken, N.J., where a man was charged with animal cruelty after intentionally hitting a goose with his e-bike, resulting in the death of the innocent animal. On September 11, Andrew Mullins, 30, allegedly struck the goose with his fast-moving motorized bike near Pier A Park on Sinatra Drive. Witnesses called 911 in disbelief after witnessing the disturbing act.
Law enforcement officers responded to the scene shortly after 5:30 p.m., only to find that Mullins had already fled. However, they were able to track down a person matching the description of the suspect on an e-bike, who was positively identified as Andrew Mullins. Unfortunately, despite being taken to an animal hospital, the goose did not survive the brutal impact.
Mullins was taken into custody and spent the night in county jail after being charged with cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor that carries a punishment of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1000. Additionally, he received a summons for riding an e-bike on a walkway, a violation of city regulations.
This was not the first time that Mullins had a run-in with the law in Hoboken. On April 27, he allegedly threw a wooden roadblock sign through the windshield of a car belonging to a Queens man. This incident led to his arrest on an outstanding warrant, with the car’s driver even facing an attempted murder charge for trying to run him over.
Furthermore, Mullins had a previous arrest on April 14, 2023, for an outstanding warrant related to aggravated assault in Bayonne. During that arrest, police allegedly found brass knuckles in his possession, resulting in additional charges of weapon possession.
It is clear that Andrew Mullins has a history of engaging in violent and criminal behavior, and his recent actions have led to serious consequences. The senseless killing of the innocent goose has shocked the community and highlighted the importance of treating animals with care and respect. Hopefully, justice will be served in this case, and measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
