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02-06-2025
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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.
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30-04-2025
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‘Birthday suit bandit' arrested after attempting to break into Florida woman's home: deputies
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 'birthday suit bandit' was arrested over the weekend after deputies said he tried to break into a Florida woman's home. A woman called 911 just after midnight on Saturday after she heard what sounded like a knife trying to cut through the lock on her front door. When deputies arrived, they found 63-year-old Matthew Hunter walking away from the woman's home in his birthday suit. They also found gouges on the victim's front door frame and molding. Haitian woman dies in ICE custody at Florida detention center A body camera video showed a deputy approach Hunter as he was walking away from the home. 'Now you're gonna be a little scared now. Don't worry about it. Everything's cool,' Hunter told the deputy. 'What is going on, bro?' the deputy asked Hunter. 'You're walking around the street naked.' Hunter was then taken into custody. 'Attempting to break into a home without your britches is not an encounter you want to have with law enforcement,' said Sheriff Staly. 'Doing so is bound to land you in the Green Roof Inn or dead by a homeowner protecting themselves from a lunatic.' Hunter was taken to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. He was charged with attempted burglary, exposure of sex organs and criminal mischief, deputies said. He was later released on a $12,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-04-2025
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‘Birthday Suit Bandit': Flagler County man accused of trying to break into women's home while naked
A Flagler County man, and so-called 'Birthday Suit Bandit,' is accused of trying to break into a Palm Coast home while naked, according to law enforcement. Deputies say 63-year-old Matthew Hunter was found walking away from the home. He was charged with attempted burglary, indecent exposure, and criminal mischief. 'Attempting to break into a home without your britches is not an encounter you want to have with law enforcement,' said Florida County Sheriff Rick Staly. 'Doing so is bound to land you in the Green Roof Inn or dead by a homeowner protecting themselves from a lunatic.' Hunter was later released on a $12,000 bond. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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12-04-2025
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Palm Coast man arrested in Mississippi accused of killing girlfriend's cat
The Brief A Palm Coast man was arrested in Mississippi for aggravated animal cruelty after a cat died from blunt force trauma. The investigation began after a domestic dispute revealed suspicious injuries and led to a necropsy confirming abuse. He will be extradited to Flagler County, where officials vow to hold animal abusers accountable. ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested in Mississippi, accused of killing his girlfriend's cat. What we know Atticus Robert, 34, of Palm Coast, Florida, has been arrested in Mississippi on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty after a Flagler County investigation into the death of a cat revealed it had suffered fatal blunt force trauma. Authorities say Robert was alone with the cat shortly before it died, and evidence gathered during the investigation led to the issuance of an arrest warrant. Robert was located and taken into custody in Mississippi, just outiside of Memphis, and will be extradited to Flagler County. What we don't know While the investigation confirmed the cat's cause of death, the exact circumstances leading to the fatal injuries remain unclear. Officials have not released additional details about Robert's motives or mental state, or whether any prior incidents of animal abuse are under review. It's also unknown how long Robert may have been evading authorities before being located in Mississippi, where he was reportedly living out of his vehicle. The backstory The investigation began on March 7 when deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Palm Coast. The altercation followed the discovery of a dead cat by the victim. During the initial response, Robert was arrested on a charge of false imprisonment after allegedly blocking the victim's attempts to leave the scene during a heated argument about the cat's death. He was released on a $5,000 bond, but further investigation and a necropsy later determined the cat had died from collapsed lungs due to blunt force trauma. This led deputies to pursue a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty. What they're saying Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly issued a strong statement following the arrest. "If you seriously hurt or kill an innocent animal that cannot defend itself, we will find you and put you in the Green Roof Inn where you belong. I commend our deputies and detectives for thoroughly investigating this case and thank the Hernando Police Department for locating and helping us bring this guy to justice." Authorities are encouraging the public to remain vigilant. "Anyone who suspects that an animal is being abused or neglected should contact their local animal control or law enforcement to report it. Witnesses to active animal cruelty should immediately call 911." STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
