Puppy dies after Tampa woman was caught on camera throwing, kicking it: officials
Authorities say surveillance video showed the puppy being thrown and kicked twice, and investigators are weighing additional charges after the animal died during surgery.
- The 1-year-old Maltese puppy abused by Imania Davis died during surgery on Tuesday, with Davis, 33, remaining in the Hillsborough County Jail on a $75,000 bond.
- On Thursday, April 30, Real Time Crime Center cameras captured Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister confirmed Davis throwing the puppy twice onto asphalt, then kicking the dog when it returned to her.
- Veterinarians at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center attempted multiple surgeries to save the dog, but Chronister said, "I hate that he wasn't strong enough to be able to survive the surgery."
- Davis currently faces six counts of aggravated animal cruelty, though detectives are consulting with the State Attorney's Office to determine if additional charges will be filed.
- "Animal cruelty has no place in our community, and we remain committed to seeking justice for this dog," the Pet Resource Center said in a statement.
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A serious case of animal cruelty has provoked outrage in Florida, United States, after a puppy was caught by surveillance cameras while being beaten and thrown against the pavement by a woman; days after the assault, the dog died despite medical efforts to save it. The assault occurred on the evening-night of April 30 in Tampa, when cameras from the Real Time Crime Center observed a woman identified as Imania Davis, 33, abusing the puppy in the …
Hillsborough County puppy dies during surgery after abuse caught on camera: 'It's hard on our community'
The Hillsborough County dog who was seen on camera being kicked and thrown by a woman died during surgery Tuesday. Now, investigators are considering additional charges against the abuser already facing multiple felonies.
Caught On Camera: Dog Dies After Brutal Attack As Charges Loom For Tampa Woman - Tampa Free Press
TAMPA, Fla. – A 33-year-old woman is facing the legal fallout of a violent encounter captured on surveillance video after the dog she allegedly assaulted passed away from its injuries. The incident began on the night of April 30, 2026, when cameras from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center caught Imania Davis […] Caught On Camera: Dog Dies After Brutal Attack As Charges Loom For Tampa Woman
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