Event Brief
Florida Man Jailed After Video Shows Puppy Beating
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Charlotte County deputies arrested 53-year-old Neil R. Puterbaugh of Punta Gorda after a forwarded tip included video showing him repeatedly punching and killing a six-week-old puppy. He was booked into the Charlotte County Jail without bond, facing felony aggravated animal cruelty charges and a probation violation.
WHO: Neil R. Puterbaugh, 53, of Punta Gorda; Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies
WHAT: Arrest and booking on felony aggravated animal cruelty charges after video evidence allegedly shows a puppy being beaten to death; additional abuse videos were recovered.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026
WHERE: Charlotte County, Florida
WHY: The arrest followed a forwarded crime tip containing video evidence showing Puterbaugh repeatedly striking the puppy until it died.
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