Villager allegedly damages vehicle by heaving dog treats at it in villa community

A 70-year-old Villages resident was arrested Sunday night on a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge after allegedly throwing a plastic container of dog treats at a passing SUV. The driver reported damage near the intersection of Thistledown Way and Leicester Terrace, and a Sumter County deputy said the vehicle showed signs of a recent impact. The woman told deputies she had been searching for her missing dog.