update on newspaper article:officer accused of animal cruelty

A few months ago, there was a news artile (May 26, 2001 Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) on the homepage about a Lauderhill, FL police officer who pepper-sprayed a sick cat outside a Chili's restaurant. The cat was treated at the vet and required a 3-day stay. An article in the September 8 issue of the Sun Sentinel updates the story. The cat was named Chili Pepper. She is now ok and available for adoption! The Broward Co. State Attorney's Office has charged the officer with misdemeanor cruelty to animals which has a maximum of 1 year in jail and $5000 fine. I'm going to work on finding out who the state attorney handling the case is and how to contact him/her. If you're interested in contacting the state attorney in support of Chili Pepper, please send me an e-mail and I'll get you the contact person and phone/fax/e-mail ASAP.
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Briana *8*/ (cat)

I had never heard this story before! This is SO sad! WHY did he do it???? Is there any way you can post a link to get in contact to whoever we need to contact, right here on the site? I am sure there are many of us who would be interested.


And also....welcome to the catsite!!! I am glad you have joined us!

Hi Debby!

Thanks so much for your reply. As soon as I get the contacts, I'll post them on this site.

Briana *8*/ (cat)

Hi everyone! I have finally been able to get an address & contact for the State Attorney's office. To support the State Attorney working on the case and Chili Pepper, please write to: Mike Satz,
Broward State Attorney, room 665, 201 SE 6th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. Mention that the defendant is Lerue Sarvis and ask to be kept updated on the progress, court dates, etc.

Thanks---Chili Pepper appreciated tour help!!!

Briana *8*/
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