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Sarah Pocam is a staff writer for Crimes of the Week, covering crime news, investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and court developments. Her reporting focuses on presenting the available facts of each case clearly while maintaining the distinction between criminal allegations and findings established through the court process. Sources may include police and sheriff's offices, prosecutors, courts, government agencies, corrections departments, official public records, and established local and national news organizations. When significant later developments become available, coverage may be updated to provide readers with the most current verified case status. Sarah's work follows the Crimes of the Week Editorial Standards and Corrections Policy.

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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