Target: Suzy Lopez, State Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Florida
Goal: Pursue full prosecution and meaningful penalties for alleged aggravated animal cruelty involving intentional poisoning.
A deeply disturbing case has emerged after a former law enforcement officer was accused of intentionally poisoning his ex-girlfriend’s dog while she was away on vacation. According to investigators, the three-year-old dog had been healthy and showed no prior medical issues before suddenly becoming violently ill and dying.
Authorities stated that the dog’s owner later discovered suspicious pellets in the animal’s food bowl. A veterinary necropsy reportedly confirmed that the dog bled to death as a result of ingesting poison. Investigators further alleged that the accused purchased rodent poison days before the dog’s death, indicating deliberate planning rather than negligence.
Law enforcement officials described the act as premeditated and particularly alarming given the accused’s position at the time as a sworn officer. Investigators emphasized that the dog suffered a painful death and that the alleged actions reflect a severe breach of trust and responsibility.
This petition calls for firm prosecution to ensure accountability and to affirm that intentional harm to animals, especially by those entrusted with public authority, will not be tolerated.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State Attorney Lopez,
We are writing to express grave concern regarding a case in which a former law enforcement officer has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly poisoning a dog entrusted to his care.
According to investigative findings and veterinary reports, the dog suffered a painful death consistent with deliberate poisoning. Evidence reportedly includes confirmation of toxic substances in the animal’s system and documentation suggesting the accused obtained poison shortly before the incident. These allegations indicate intentional harm rather than accident or neglect.
The seriousness of this case is compounded by the accused’s former position as a sworn officer, a role that carries heightened responsibility to protect life and uphold the law. Acts of cruelty committed under such circumstances demand strong legal accountability.
We respectfully urge your office to prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law and seek penalties that reflect the gravity of the alleged conduct. Doing so is essential to protect animals, maintain public trust, and send a clear message that cruelty and abuse will not be excused.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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