Florida man arrested again after vandalizing restaurants just weeks after swan killing release
Adonis Leyva, who was freed last month after serving time for killing a swan, was arrested for smashing windows at an Arby’s and a Dunkin’ Donuts in Orlando.
Adonis Leyva, 34, was released from prison last month after serving just under a year for killing a swan at Orlando’s Lake Eola, claiming he was “hungry.” Less than a month later, he was arrested again after a series of vandalism incidents on East Colonial Drive. Leyva used a metal pipe to smash an Arby’s window, terrified a female employee, then battered a Dunkin’ Donuts sign and threw the pipe at passing vehicles.
He was later detained at a Wawa store, and surveillance linked him to damage at a PNC Bank ATM. Authorities have charged him with two third-degree felony criminal-mischief counts, and he remains jailed on a $6,000 bond. Local resident Elizabeth Guerrero expressed concern, saying the community does not feel safe when someone with a history of animal cruelty is released.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns about repeat violent behavior and public safety after a recent release from prison.
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