Whitey Ford
08-17-2023, 12:33 AM
Florida man charged after pit bull reportedly dragged to its death behind vehicle: police
A New Port Richey, Florida, man faces animal cruelty charges after he was seen driving on the highway while dragging a pit bull behind, which ultimately died, according to reports.
FOX 13 in Tampa reported that witnesses saw 65-year-old Arlow Lorenzo Phillips driving erratically in his black 2008 Kia at about 9 p.m. Aug. 10, while also dragging a pit bull behind, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Phillips was also seen driving by a deputy, who reported the pit bull was in a pool of blood at an intersection on US Highway 19.
The stop was conducted because Phillips was driving on a license that was revoked in 2007. Since that time, the suspect has been convicted seven times for driving on a revoked or suspended license and prior DWIs, authorities said.
After reading Phillips his Miranda rights, deputies asked him about the incident from last week involving the dog.
Phillips allegedly told deputies he attached the pit bull to his car because the AC was broken, and it was too hot inside.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-man-charged-pit-bull-reportedly-dragged-death-behind-vehicle-police
A New Port Richey, Florida, man faces animal cruelty charges after he was seen driving on the highway while dragging a pit bull behind, which ultimately died, according to reports.
FOX 13 in Tampa reported that witnesses saw 65-year-old Arlow Lorenzo Phillips driving erratically in his black 2008 Kia at about 9 p.m. Aug. 10, while also dragging a pit bull behind, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Phillips was also seen driving by a deputy, who reported the pit bull was in a pool of blood at an intersection on US Highway 19.
The stop was conducted because Phillips was driving on a license that was revoked in 2007. Since that time, the suspect has been convicted seven times for driving on a revoked or suspended license and prior DWIs, authorities said.
After reading Phillips his Miranda rights, deputies asked him about the incident from last week involving the dog.
Phillips allegedly told deputies he attached the pit bull to his car because the AC was broken, and it was too hot inside.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-man-charged-pit-bull-reportedly-dragged-death-behind-vehicle-police