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ChargedPunta Gorda Man Arrested in Puppy Death Investigation
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The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says Neil R. Puterbaugh was arrested on a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video allegedly showing repeated abuse of a six-week-old puppy that later died.
Case statusCharged
Location reportedPunta Gorda, Charlotte, FL
Person named in reportNeil R. Puterbaugh
Incident date2026-09-13
First reported2026-09-16
Last updated10/6/2026
Case details
Detectives said the investigation established probable cause for aggravated animal cruelty. Puterbaugh was also arrested for violation of probation.
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