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ChargedSt. Johns County Dog Abandonment Charges: Austin Moore
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Authorities charged Austin Moore after investigators alleged 23 dogs were abandoned by a roadside in St. Johns County.
Case statusCharged
Location reportedSt. Augustine, St. Johns, FL
Person named in reportAustin Moore
Incident date2026-05-04
First reported2026-07-01
Last updated10/15/2026
Case details
News4JAX reported Austin Moore was arrested and faced three counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 20 animal neglect counts. Three of the 23 dogs died; 20 were recovered. Separate defendant from other names on the same source.
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