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ChargedDeLand Man Charged After Surveillance Video Allegedly Shows Dog Abuse
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DeLand police say Christopher Whitley was charged with animal cruelty after surveillance video allegedly showed him swinging a dog by its collar and throwing it to the ground.
Case statusCharged
Location reportedDeLand, Volusia, FL
Person named in reportChristopher Whitley
Incident date2026-07-25
First reported2026-07-27
Last updated10/7/2026
Case details
The video was discovered while officers were investigating a separate reported protection-order violation.
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