Event Brief
St. Pete man arrested for allegedly hitting dog
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: A St. Petersburg man was arrested after witnesses say he struck a dog in the head with a shovel multiple times.
WHO: Christopher Toliver, 37, of St. Petersburg
WHAT: Arrested after allegedly hitting a dog in the head with a shovel multiple times
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 6:38 AM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Witnesses reported that Toliver allegedly attacked the dog with a shovel during a domestic incident.
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