Following a disturbing incident captured on video last week, authorities in Florida have successfully identified and located the driver of a truck seen dragging a dog for nearly half a mile. The incident, which sparked outrage and concern among residents and online viewers, prompted a swift investigation by Charlotte County Public Safety. Leveraging information gathered from the public and utilizing investigative techniques, authorities were able to track down the vehicle and its driver. While the driver's identity remains undisclosed at this time, the investigation continues, and potential charges are pending. The incident unfolded near Lakeworth Boulevard and Durant Street, where neighborhood security cameras recorded the harrowing scene. The footage shows a reddish-brown dog being dragged behind a gray Ford F-150 pickup truck (model year between 2009 and 2014). Several neighbors reportedly chased the truck, prompting the driver to stop, throw the dog in the truck bed, and then drive off again. The dog's condition after the incident and details regarding its current care have not been released. One eyewitness, Todd Tyler, shared his distress with local news outlet WINK News, describing the lasting impact of the witnessed cruelty, particularly the dog's bloody paw prints left on the road. While the intent behind the driver's actions remains unclear, Charlotte County Animal Control Officer Colby Mazzoni confirmed that the case is being investigated as animal cruelty.