Male caught on video punching a dog in the face prompts police investigation in Miami-Dade County

- Florida, USA -

The Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating after a distressing video posted by Only in Dade went viral and sparked outrage among the community.

The video shows a male punching a dog in the face multiple times while holding him/her by the leash. The incident is believed to have taken place in a neighborhood in Homestead on 288th Street off 167th Avenue.

Police tell me that “This video was sent to MDPD on Sunday, May 26, via a Crimestoppers tip.  MDPD South District immediately initiated an investigation.”

Police have identified the male seen in the video and have confirmed the address.

At this time there is no word as to whether charges have been filed.

Police said: “Once the investigation concludes, we will provide updates.”

The Homestead Police Department issued a statement regarding this case and part of it read: “The Homestead Police Department is aware of a video circulating on the internet that depicts a male abusing a dog. This incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Miami-Dade Police Department. We understand that the content of this video is deeply disturbing and has caused significant concern within our community and beyond. We want to assure the public that animal abuse is taken very seriously, and we are committed to supporting the Miami-Dade Police Department in any way necessary.”

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HARRY S. NELSON arrested - Thirty dogs found in deplorable condition on an illegal dump facility

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On Thursday, June 15, 2023, an investigation into illegal dumping on a property at 15600 SW 172 Avenue in Miami, led authorities to the discovery of thirty (30) dogs, including puppies, who were being kept in unsanitary living conditions.

Investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department said they received tips that the aforementioned property, zoned for agricultural purposes, was illegally being used as a dumping facility instead.

Aerial photography allowed investigators to observe that the property was overgrown with unknown debris, which grew considerably over the years.

Following these findings, a search warrant was obtained and executed.

Officials said the dogs were covered with insects and fecal material. Some of them had “noticeable signs of disease and injury.”

Four puppies were found in a bathroom that was covered in feces and urine and did not have any light.

Several dogs were found in a trailer and appeared to be malnourished.

Outside the trailer were many dogs in various-sized cages, “covered in feces and urine and subjected to the blistering South Florida heat”, reports Local 10 News.

Other dogs were located in cages covered with urine and feces. Inside the cages were buckets filled with discolored water and some of the cages were tied shut.

Other dogs were discovered living in three unventilated shipping containers that were extremely hot. The water inside the buckets that were in the containers was dirty and undrinkable.

Local 10 News further reports that according to the police report, the dogs “appeared to lack any socialization.”

Miami-Dade Animal Services removed all the Voiceless Victims who were later examined by veterinarians.

In connection with this case, investigators arrested 65-years-old HARRY S. NELSON (pictured).

NELSON was charged with thirty felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanor counts of illegal dumping.

Online records show that NELSON is no longer in custody at the Miami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Center after posting a $36,500 bond.

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