Rodney Platthy, arrested for battery by strangulation while wearing a puppy costume in Clearwater, Florida.

Puppy-Costumed Man Charged in Juvenile Strangulation

Florida Assault Case Rodney Platthy Accused of Strangling Juvenile While Wearing Puppy Costume in Clearwater Rodney Platthy charged with felony battery by strangulation and released on $10,000 bond; no later disposition located. Incident date: August 29, 2025 | Arrest time: 7:13 p.m. | Court case: 25-08014-CF-1 Crime Location Outside Sunshine Puppies, 2246 Gulf to Bay…

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