Event Brief
Florida man charged after dog shooting; cats found
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: St. Johns County deputies say Jake Matthew, 34, shot and killed his dog, and investigators later found remains of two dead cats on his property. SJSO reports a decapitated adult female dog was found in a vacant lot, and additional mutilated dog remains and a gun-cleaning kit were found during a search of his home.
WHO: Jake Matthew, 34; St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives
WHAT: Felony charges filed after deputies say Matthew shot and killed his dog; investigators found multiple dead animal remains including two cats and a decapitated dog, plus related items during a search warrant.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
WHERE: St. Johns County, Florida
WHY: Matthew was accused of shooting and killing his dog, prompting the investigation and subsequent search warrant.
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