Dog set on fire Brooksville, FL (US) Incident Date: Thursday, May 19, 1994 County: Hernando Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Abuser/Suspect: Eddie Webster

Case ID: 3059 Classification: Burning - Fire or Fireworks Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in FL (US) Login to Watch this Case

On April 22, 1996, Eddie Webster pled guilty to a charge of felony animal cruelty. He was sentenced to serve six additional months in the Pasco County Jail, followed by three years probation. He was also ordered to pay $2,300 in restitution.

The small, mixed-breed dog sustained injuries indicative to severe burn. The dog sustained third degree burns over 30% of its body, concentrated in the groin, both hind legs and stomach. An eyewitness said he saw the little dog on fire, running down the street. Some witnesses said a guy threw something on the dog and it lit up.

A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of the suspect and in April of 1994 Eddie Webster was stopped for a trafic violation in a nearby county. A routine check revealed the warrant and he was promptly arrested.

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NACA News Sept/Oct 1996 - page 29

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