Deputies say a Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after county crime cameras captured her throwing and then kicking a dog on a neighborhood street, an incident that left the animal with a broken leg.
Imania Davis, 33, was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the dog was taken to a veterinarian, treated for a broken leg and is now receiving ongoing care.
🚨Animal Cruelty Arrest🚨#teamHCSO arrested Imania Davis, 33, on six charges of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) May 4, 2026
On April 30, 2026, around 8:20 p.m., Real Time Crime Center cameras observed Davis throwing a dog not once, but twice, forcefully causing it to hit the asphalt. The… pic.twitter.com/3xGC30FPjs
What Deputies Say Happened
In a post from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, officials said the Real Time Crime Center cameras recorded the incident on April 30 at about 8:20 p.m. The video, according to the sheriff’s office, shows Davis throwing the dog so it strikes the asphalt and then kicking it.
Deputies responded to the scene, transported the animal to a veterinarian and staff treated the dog for a broken leg while it recovers, the agency said. The sheriff’s office added that Davis was arrested on six counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and that the investigation is still underway.
Charges and Possible Penalties
Under Florida law, aggravated animal cruelty is defined as intentionally causing an animal's cruel death or the “excessive or repeated infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering.” It is classified as a third-degree felony.
According to Florida Statute 828.12, a conviction for aggravated animal cruelty can come with mandatory fines or court-ordered treatment. Under state sentencing rules, a third-degree felony can carry up to five years in prison and fines of up to $5,000.
Local Crackdown on Animal Abuse
Animal abuse cases have drawn extra scrutiny in the Tampa Bay area this year. In nearby Pinellas County, deputies arrested two women after video appeared to show a small dog tossed from a moving SUV. That incident was detailed in a report headlined Clearwater twins busted.
The state has also launched a public animal-cruelty database under “Dexter's Law” to help shelters and courts track repeat offenders, as Bay News 9 reported.
The Hillsborough case remains active, and the sheriff’s office says the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the non-emergency line at 813-247-8200, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. This story will be updated as court filings or additional statements become available.
