A Pensacola man has been arrested in connection with the April 17 animal shootings in Beulah.

Craig M. Smith, 24, is charged with five felony counts of cruelty to animals resulting in a cruel death, and eight felony counts of killing or abusing horses, among other charges, the Escambia County Sheriff?s Office reported.

Smith was in the Escambia County Jail on a charge of firearm possession by a convicted felon.

His bond has been increased to $500,000 from $250,000.