An 18-year-old Jacksonville man faces a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty after, authorities said, they were given videos and photos depicting the abuse of a puppy.
According to an arrest report, Samuel Roberts denied abusing any animals when questioned by police. But he was arrested on a warrant based on the footage and photographs used as evidence in the case, the arrest warrant shows.
The woman stated Roberts was abusive to her and her puppy and that she secretly recorded cellphone videos when Roberts got mad, according to the arrest warrant.The investigator noted in the arrest warrant that in the video, Roberts slammed the puppy to the floor numerous times as the dog vomited and bled out its mouth.
The investigator received an email from the woman stating that she did not want another puppy to be killed and that Roberts went out and got another dog. According to the arrest report, Roberts said he kicked the woman out of the apartment and then said he had gotten a German shepherd puppy with her before giving the dog to a cousin. But according to the arresting officer, he did know the name of the cousin he gave the dog. He said the dog was in good health and not killed, according to the report. When asked about the puppy pit bull in the videos and pictures, according to the report, he told officers that the dog injured itself inside the cage.
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