Man Arrested After Throwing Injured Dog in Dumpster

Osceola County deputies say the 79-year-old man failed to seek medical care for the dog, leading to its death.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A 79-year-old man was arrested in Kissimmee, Florida after surveillance video showed him placing an injured dog in a cardboard box and throwing it into a dumpster. The dog, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix named Max, was later found by an employee and taken to a vet, where it was euthanized due to a skull fracture. The man, Victor Manuel Carrion-Flores, told deputies he was 'too busy to deal with the dog being injured' and thought it would eventually die from its injuries.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the issue of animal cruelty and the importance of responsible pet ownership. Throwing an injured animal in a dumpster, rather than seeking medical care, is a serious crime that can result in severe consequences for the animal's wellbeing.

The details

According to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call about an animal crying in a dumpster behind a business on Cypress Parkway. They found the injured dog inside a cardboard box and took it to a vet, where it was euthanized due to a skull fracture. Surveillance video showed Carrion-Flores exiting a pickup, placing the dog in a box, and throwing it into the dumpster. Carrion-Flores was later interviewed and arrested on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty.

  • On March 9, 2026, deputies responded to the call about the injured dog in the dumpster.

The players

Victor Manuel Carrion-Flores

A 79-year-old man who was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty for throwing an injured dog in a dumpster.

Max

A 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix dog that was found injured in the dumpster and later euthanized due to a skull fracture.

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What they’re saying

“He could not tell deputies where the dog was located and that he was 'too busy to deal with the dog being injured and that he would eventually pass away due to his injuries'”

— Victor Manuel Carrion-Flores (clickorlando.com)

What’s next

Carrion-Flores was booked into the Osceola County Jail on the animal cruelty charge. The judge will determine if he should be released on bail at a hearing on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need for stronger animal cruelty laws to protect vulnerable animals. Throwing an injured pet in the trash rather than seeking medical care is an unacceptable and inhumane act that should be met with serious consequences.