James P. Weiland, 28, was first arrested Sept. 7 on one count of aggravated animal cruelty after a Bradenton police detective obtained a warrant for his arrest. He was released that same day on a $2,500 bond.
On Monday, Weiland was again arrested and charged with a second count of aggravated animal cruelty after the State Attorney’s Office formally filed charges in the case against him. Bradenton police had sent the second charge to the State Attorney’s Office to review as a capias request.
Weiland remains in custody at the Manatee County jail on a $2,500 bond. At his first appearance hearing, a judge prohibited Weiland from having custody of any animals.
The animal cruelty investigation got underway after police were called to Weiland’s home in the 1500 block of 8th Avenue West in Bradenton to investigate allegations of child abuse, according to the initial arrest warrant affidavit.
When the officer was allowed in the home, he saw two dogs, one which had a very swollen shoulder, patches of hair missing and growth on the dog’s skin.
Weiland told the officer the dog was just old and needed to be “put down.”
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| RIP Gypsy |
Manatee County Animal Services was called out to the home and were told that the veterinarian Weiland had last used retired four years ago. Weiland allowed the animal services officer to take both dogs who were taken to a veterinarian to be evaluated.
Doctors said Gypsy was suffering. Her nails were overgrown and her left shoulder was swollen. Missing patches of fur dotted her dull, loose coat. The pain in her hind legs made it difficult for her to walk, and a large, painful soft-tissue tumor grew under her armpit.
Gypsy later had to be euthanized because of deteriorating health and the delay in getting medical care. The other dog was treated for its injuries.
Weiland’s criminal history includes an aggravated assault conviction from earlier this year and arrests for charges of domestic battery, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
ARREST HISTORY:
Feb 2, 2012
Charges
#1 FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE. STATUTE: 941.13 ( F)
NOTES: POSS CNTRL SUBS
#2 FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE. STATUTE: 941.13 ( F)
NOTES: POSS MARIJUANA
#3 FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE. STATUTE: 941.13 ( F)
NOTES: UNLAW USE DRUG PARA
June 3, 2012
Charge
#1 BATTERY - TOUCH OR STRIKE-SIMPLE. STATUTE: 784.03-1A1 ( M)
BOND: $750
August 20, 2013
Charge
Not listed
April 4, 2014
Charges
#1 FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE. STATUTE: 941.13
NOTES: FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE / MO - POSS CONTRL SUB
#2 FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE. STATUTE: 941.13
NOTES: FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE / MO - POSS MARIJUANA
#3 FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE. STATUTE: 941.13
NOTES: FUGITIVE WAR-OUT OF STATE / MO - POSS PARAPHERNL
May 23, 2015
Charge
#1 AGG ASSAULT. STATUTE: 784.021-1A
BOND: $1500
NOTES: AGG ASSAULT
May 29, 2015
Charges
#1 PROBATION VIOLATION. STATUTE: 948.06
BOND: $2000
NOTES: PROBATION VIOLATION / PETIT THEFT <100
#2 PROBATION VIOLATION. STATUTE: 948.06
BOND: $2500
NOTES: PROBATION VIOLATION / ADD 1 PETIT THEFT
November 18, 2015
Charge
#1 SENTENCING_NO CCH ENTRY. STATUTE: 00.07
NOTES: SENTENCING_NO CCH ENTRY / VOP ADD1 PETIT THEFT
February 24, 2016
Charge
#1 SENTENCING_NO CCH ENTRY. STATUTE: 00.07
NOTES: SENTENCING_NO CCH ENTRY / AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
September 7, 2016
Charge:
#1 TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT. STATUTE: 828.12-2
BOND: $2,500
NOTES: TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT / ARREST WARRANT
October 31, 2016
Full name: James P. Weiland
Gender: Male
Birthdate: 06/19/1988
Height: 5'09"
Weight: 200 lbs
Hair Color: BRO
Eye Color: BRO
Arrest Age:28
Arrest Date:10/31/2016
Agency: Manatee County, Florida
Total Bond: $10,000
Charge:
#1 TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT. STATUTE: 828.12-2
BOND: $10,000
NOTES: TORTURE ANIMAL W/INTENT / CAPIAS
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