St. Johns County Man Charged After Dog Shooting and Animal Death Investigation

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The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says Jake Matthew was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after investigators alleged he shot and killed a dog.

Case statusCharged

Location reportedSt. Johns, FL

Person named in reportJake Matthew

Incident date2026-09-17

First reported2026-09-21

Last updated10/6/2026

Case details

Reported charges also included possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, making a false report, unlawful disposal of a dead animal and using an animal to fight or bait.

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Convicted felon accused of shooting dog; multiple animals found dead in St. Johns County home: deputies sayNews Article · 2026-09-21 ↗

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