A Crystal River man was charged with animal cruelty after a puppy was found with severe injuries on January 15, 2023. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Jesse Tyler Hogan was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty.
The puppy, a 3-month-old mixed-breed dog, was found on January 15, 2023, around 10:30 a.m., on Southeast 3rd Avenue in Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida. The animal had severe injuries, including multiple lacerations and a broken leg. The Citrus County Animal Control responded to the scene and transported the puppy to a local animal hospital for treatment.
Hogan was taken into custody and transported to the Citrus County Jail. He is being held on a $5,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing, and the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional information from the public.
The Citrus County Animal Control and the Sheriff’s Office urge anyone with information about this incident to contact them at (352) 749-3111 or (352) 423-1400.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Crystal River
