Puppy's collar embedded in neck Tampa, FL (US) Incident Date: Thursday, May 4, 2006 County: Hillsborough Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: Jamil T. Gilmore

Case ID: 8342 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in FL (US) Login to Watch this Case

A Tampa man is behind bars in what police say is a case of animal torture. Jamil Gilmore was arrested after a tip led authorities to a home at the corner of Clifton street and North 37th street.

Greg Hattle of the Tampa Police Department says he was horrified by what he describes as one of the worst cases of animal abuse he has seen. The dog's collar was so tight, it was embedded into his neck. He also rubbed his skin raw trying for relief from the horrible flea infestation.

Lashawnta Melton, the suspect's wife, says she is the one that called animal control, and it was not an anonymous tip. She says she's upset because her call led to her husband's arrest.

Animal Control says they believe they can save the dog, and then next step is to get him healthy and find him a good home.

Gilmore has been arrested 13 times since 2000, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. In 2002, he served jail time after pleading guilty to making bomb threats. Other charges have included battery, burglary, drug possession and domestic violence.

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References

	ABC Action News
	Tampa Bay 10 - May 4, 2006
	St Petersburg Times - May 5, 2006 302

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