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New York Post
a day ago
- New York Post
Heartless Florida man accused of strangling puppy to death, burying corpse in backyard: cops
She wasn't this man's best friend. A 55-year-old Florida man allegedly strangled a 15-month-old pit bull/Labrador Retriever mix in a heartless fit of rage — then buried the pooch in his backyard. Howard Blair was busted on animal cruelty charges last week for the alleged heinous assault after his pup 'Nutmeg' bit one of his other dogs during a feeding in January, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said in a release Monday. Advertisement Blair then wrapped Nutmeg in a blanket, put her body in a plastic bin and buried it in his backyard, according to the sheriff's office. Howard Blair, 55, is charged with strangling his 15-month-old pit bull/Labrador puppy to death, police said. Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility Deputies were summoned to the Gulf Coast home on Jan. 25 on an animal complaint when they were told that one of Blair's five dogs — ill-fated Nutmeg — had died the night before. Advertisement The department launched an investigation and, on May 27, issued an arrest warrant for Blair. He was picked up on the warrant on Saturday. 'I commend our deputies for thoroughly investigating this case,' Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. 'If you hurt or kill an innocent animal, we will find you and put you in the Green Roof Inn where you belong.' Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said his department has no patience for animal abuse o his turf in Florida. First Coast News Advertisement The Green Roof Inn is the tongue-in-cheek nickname for the Flagler County Jail. Blair was transported to the facility but was later released on a $2,500 bond, the sheriff said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man from Palm Coast arrested after burying dog in backyard, deputies say
Earlier this week, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office made an arrest on a warrant for aggravated animal cruelty, stemming from the death of a 15-month-old American Bulldog/Labrador Retriever mix named Nutmeg. Howard Blair was arrested on Thursday and transported to an inmate detention facility, where he was released on a $2,500 bond. Deputies responded to a Palm Coast residence for an animal complaint. They discovered that Nutmeg, one of five dogs in the home, had died the night before. While investigating the animal's death, deputies learned that Blair had strangled Nutmeg to death after she bit one of the other dogs during feeding. Blair then wrapped Nutmeg in a blanket, placed her in a plastic bin, and buried her in the backyard. The evidence obtained from the investigation of Nutmeg's death allowed deputies to obtain a warrant for Blair's arrest. 'I commend our deputies for thoroughly investigating this case,' said Sheriff Rick Staly. 'If you hurt or kill an innocent animal, we will find you and put you in the Green Roof Inn where you belong.' Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Palm Coast man hiding in attic crashes through ceiling in K-9 closes in
A wanted man literally dropped in on a group of Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputies Monday, May 26: He crashed through the ceiling of a home. Deputies were searching a house when they discovered the man hiding in the attic. As a K-9 climbed into the attic, the man took a wrong step and crashed through the ceiling, leaving a ragged hole. "Hey, you should've just come out, man — that would have been easier," a deputy told the man as he was led away in handcuffs. And it would have saved the cost of repairing the ceiling. Tarod Lovell Weaver, 37, was charged with obstruction without violence and false name/ID given to a law enforcement officer, according to a charging affidavit. He was released on $2,000 bond. On Monday, deputies went to the duplex on Pine Haven Drive with an out-of-county warrant for Weaver. A woman at the door asked why they wanted to talk to her son, according to a charging affidavit. She closed the front door, saying she would get him. Shortly after, deputies found a man with the woman at the rear of the residence. The man gave them a name, but deputies later discovered it was a false identity. Deputies surrounded the house to prevent Weaver from fleeing. Subsequently, the woman and a couple of others walked out the front door. They all claimed not to know where Weaver was, the affidavit stated. The woman consented to deputies searching the house. During the search, deputies found Weaver hiding in the attic, the affidavit stated, and sent a K-9 up to into the attic. "Let me see your hands (and) you won't get bit," a deputy said. Another warns Weaver that the dog is about to drag him out of the attic. But before the dog reached Weaver, he stepped in the wrong spot, according to a body camera video. Weaver then crashed through the ceiling to the floor of the porch, the affidavit stated. A jagged hole was left in the ceiling. A woman, apparently a resident, asked "Who's going to fix that?" Said a deputy: "Not us." This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Palm Coast man falls through ceiling as sheriff's K-9 nears
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Flagler County Sheriff's Office offering nationwide background checks
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is now offering comprehensive, nationwide background check services to residents. This is done through ACCESS Background Check Services, which is available to anyone who needs a nationwide background check in Florida for employment, volunteering or licensing and permitting. The service covers national criminal background checks, national sex offender background checks and terrorist watch list checks, among other checks. Background checks and fingerprinting services are available at both the Flagler Sheriff's Operations Center, located at 61 Sheriff E.W. Johnston Dr. in Bunnell, and the District 2-Palm Coast Office, located at 14 Palm Harbor Village Way in Palm Coast. The sheriff's office says background checks and fingerprinting services will generally be available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Residents seeking a background check are encouraged to make an appointment and pay online, but appointments and payment may be made on-site. A valid email address, government-issued photo ID, and credit or debit card are required to register for a check. The cost ranges between $60 and $105, depending on the type of check required. More information, registration and payment options are available online. 'We are excited to have the ability to offer easy and convenient nationwide background checks at both our Operations Center in Bunnell and our District 2 Office in Palm Coast,' said Sheriff Rick Staly. 'Previously, we could only provide a Flagler County-only record check, and we know that many employers wanted more than that. This is another example of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office working to serve our residents however we can.' Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
XBOX gamer accused of threatening to kill Florida teen, burn house down and make family disappear
PALM COAST, Fla. (WFLA) — An XBOX gamer is accused of making threats towards a Florida teen, threatening to kill him, burn his house down and make his family disappear, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said. The two-and-a-half-year investigation began in October 2022 when the victim, who was a juvenile at the time, began receiving threatening messages from a video gamer through his XBOX One console. Who is Jeff Knight? Legal history of boater FWC says was involved in Clearwater ferry crash The boy's father told deputies that an individual, known by the gamer tag 'rashaphid#5243,' sent the violent messages and threats. He added that the same person, using the gamer tag 'xrainbowmodsx' at that time, sent similar messages in July 2022, an arrest affidavit said. Several of the messages included statements like, 'I know we're u live next time u spread room your mom dad will be misser by morning,' 'Your famly be misser if speard room agan burn house to ground,' and 'U better shut trap u next person in line famly that I kill.' According to the father, he had never met this person, and the communication was limited to XBOX and Snapchat. The individual was identified as 32-year-old James Maynard, of Maine, who the father noted to have a speech impediment and mentioned living with his mother, the report detailed. FWC says boat operator is 'cooperating'; 'no alcohol' found in his system after ferry crash On Feb. 10, 2025, deputies tracked down the gamer tag to Maynard, confirming his residency in Maine and the linked email address, provided by Microsoft. Google confirmed his identity through the subscriber information associated with the email on March 14. On April 1, the victim told authorities that Maynard had repeatedly altered his profile and tried to contact him through video chats on social media. It was through these chats that the victim identified the 32-year-old as the person threatening him and his family, through his voice and accent, the affidavit said. The victim blocked Maynard after several calls, but the report said Maynard continued his attempts to contact and harass the boy by altering and disguising his username. Maynard was arrested in Maine on April 25 on a charge of written electronic threats to kill or cause bodily harm to another person. 'I commend our Major Case Unit for their hard work and dedication during this extensive over two-year investigation,' said Sheriff Rick Staly. 'I also want to thank the Somerset County Sheriff's Office and Waterville Police Department for their assistance in this case.' This remains an ongoing investigation. Additional charges may be pending, according to the sheriff's office. has reached out to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office for confirmation on the boy's age and to obtain the messages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
