A.G. Gancarski
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state and subsidiary agencies have “upheld” their “commitment” to punish looters who would exploit the tragedy of Hurricane Milton.
“If you loot, we’re going to hold you accountable,” DeSantis said, noting that around the state, law enforcement has had to deal with malingerers and malefactors trying to take advantage of the crisis.
“It’s been a commitment that’s been upheld across all state agencies, whether it’s our Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, whether it’s the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who got somebody trying to take a generator away from a power light, or Daytona Beach arresting people for looting,” DeSantis said.
He also noted that in Sarasota, officers apprehended “a guy (who) was breaking into an apartment complex.” DeSantis also said that in New Port Richey, a person “taking debris and dumping it in somebody else’s private property” couldn’t escape the law.
“There’s just all kinds of things that can happen after these storms and I’m proud to say that the state of Florida has had zero tolerance,” DeSantis said.
And it goes beyond looting.
“One of the issues that we saw happen was we had somebody decide as Hurricane Milton approached that it would somehow be a good thing to take his dog and chain it to a post on the interstate,” DeSantis said.
The dog was rescued by an FHP officer and will be adopted eventually, under its new name of Trooper. And meanwhile, justice is coming for the animal abuser.
“I’m proud to announce that the authorities have identified the dog’s former owners and State Attorney Suzy Lopez is now pursuing animal cruelty charges against the individual, so we said you’d be held accountable and you will be held accountable,” DeSantis said.
Lopez, a DeSantis appointee running against removed former State Attorney Andrew Warren in November, noted that enhanced penalties are in place during states of emergency like this one, and that the accused would “face the music.” The pup was “facing a sure death” without law enforcement intervention, Lopez said.
“You don’t get away with doing what this man did in Hillsborough County,” she said. “Not on my watch.”
Lopez intends to charge the perp with aggravated animal cruelty, and wants that added to the enhanced penalty list during states of emergency.
21 comments
Elmo
October 15, 2024 at 3:04 pm
Desantis has broken every law in the book. He needs to be held accountable.
A day without Libturds
October 15, 2024 at 3:28 pm
Libturds are lying sacks of shit.
Dr. Franklin Waters
October 15, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Wake up and start paying attention.
Ron DeSantis is a lying and corrupt failure on every level, and you’d know that if you pulled your head out of your a$$.
A day without Libturds
October 15, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Your gay man sex lover gillum lost. Get over it libturd shit swallower.
Bobble head Kammy
October 16, 2024 at 7:34 am
Why do you have to identify yourself as a Dr. I never use my title. Are you a medical doctor or do you have one of those University of Phoenix piece of paper?
Tom
October 16, 2024 at 8:02 am
And Dr. Gonzo was a Samoan attorney – so what. Why are you guy’s so deeply concerned about what everybody else does? Is “live and let live” just not a thing anymore in the free state of Florida?
MHDuuuval
October 16, 2024 at 2:17 pm
Please, what is your title?
“Citizen” used to be the highest rank for Americans, but MAGAs are reactionaries who want big titles for the big money and little titles for the bedraggled, two-bit donors to Trump’s campaigning and lawsuits.
60 minutes is fake
October 16, 2024 at 2:00 am
Democrats or Republicans?
Who did the looting after Katrina?
Who did the looting after Ian?
Who did the looting in Minneapolis?
Shall I go on?
MHDuuuval
October 16, 2024 at 2:11 pm
Please, go on. Hoisting oneself on one’s own petard requires self-administration.
Tom
October 17, 2024 at 2:51 pm
Independents would be my guess. They’re a troublesome bunch. Or could it be that you’re just a racist who thinks all black people are Democrats? Please feel free to continue making a fool of yourself … I mean, why should today be any different?
A day without Libturds
October 15, 2024 at 3:29 pm
Great job Ron! That Harris whore only called because she’s running for president. Ratchet never bothered to do that any other time.
Frankie M.
October 15, 2024 at 5:59 pm
Maybe he can go zero tolerance on promoun changers too
Jerkin Tudix
October 16, 2024 at 7:06 am
You sound like a typical republican and that’s why I’ll vote Harris. That aside, is the vitriol really necessary or are you just a moron that can’t express themselves any other way?
MHDuuuval
October 16, 2024 at 2:13 pm
Vilification and hyperbole are the only tools remaining in the MAGA toolbox.
ScienceBLVR
October 15, 2024 at 3:56 pm
Betcha money Trooper’s owner is a MAGAdonian Trumper
Just the kind of thing them varmints would do.. I See Trumps musical no questions town Hall in PA featured that other MAGA animal abuser Kristi Nome.Trump’s a well known dog hater, which is enough of a reason to not vote for him
MHDuuuval
October 16, 2024 at 2:19 pm
Noem shoots no-count dawgs and goats, too.
A day without Libturds
October 15, 2024 at 4:28 pm
Harris ratchet sucks more, libturd. Now back to your TDS pitty party.
Tom Palmer
October 15, 2024 at 5:08 pm
I bet he is for motherhood and apple pie, too.what? news?
MHDuuuval
October 16, 2024 at 2:22 pm
Why is DJT running from another debate with KH when he says he was the winner? And why does he keep backing out of commitments to appear on shows where he doesn’t control the venue?
Just like Vietnam: Trump is cutting and running.
Bobble head Kammy
October 17, 2024 at 4:54 am
Wow. Let me get back on my feet after that spin by MH. Kammy is basically hiding in the basement like Joe did. I don’t blame Trump or Vance for not doing additional debates. The media is mostly hostile to Republicans and it turns into additional teammates for the Demo candidate in regards to the moderators. The most recent VP debate when activist Brennan violated the ROE in regards to fact checking and Vance rightfully slammed her for it. Then there was the ABC activist moderators that fact checked Trump five times and not once on Kammy who was rewriting history right before our eyes.
MHDuuuval
October 17, 2024 at 3:47 pm
KH is supposed to be out on the hustings everyday, but not DJT or JD?
Trump has been AWOL for some time now — mentally for most of 2024 — except when he comes out to one of his contrived and controlled marathon dance parties/merch opportunities. DJT promises to debate or be interviewed, then backs out with some lame excuse.
Even MAGAs are disappointed with Vance who can’t cringe enough before Trump for True Believers.
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