Jacksonville, Florida – A Florida man is facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty after his dog was found dead in a car submerged at a boat launch in Julington Creek. According to sources, police arrested and charged 25-year-old Max Barker on October 19.
Police found the submerged car, with the dead pit bull inside, after an anonymous tip was made. With the help of a drone, police spotted oil or gasoline above an area of water at Hood Landing Public Kayak Launch on October 10.
A towing crew, with the help of a sheriff’s office dive team, helped secure the submerged vehicle, and when a window was broken, a pitbull mix floated out. As reported by News Jax 4, officer also found officers “dog leashes, toys, treats and a chain that matched the one still around the dog’s neck in the car.”
Barker was arrested after the submerged vehicle was traced back to him.
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